Challengers of the Unknown #50
In "Final Hour for the Challengers," the team faces their most dangerous threat yet as Monster-Ace lays waste to Challenger Mountain, forcing Red, Ace, and the Prof to flee in their new jet, the Gallopin' Gizmo. With the mountain collapsing and their allies captured, the Challengers must rely on a shocking twist involving Brainex—and the Prof’s hidden presence within it—before Villo vanishes with his flying villa, leaving them stranded and in need of a new base. Written by Ed Herron and illustrated by Bob Brown, with cover art by Bob Brown, this pivotal issue marks a turning point for the team.
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Monster-Ace invades Challenger Mountain just as Red, Ace, and Prof zoom out in their new jet, the Gallopin' Gizmo. Monster-Ace runs wild and Challenger Mountain explodes! Villo summons the monster and the Challs follow. Rocky and Red are captured in trophy cases. Prof goes missing and Brainex stutters. Suddenly Ace morphs back to normal. Prof was inside Brainex rewiring him! Villo zaps the Challs outside with his vanishing beam, restores Brainex, and Villo's Villa soars away. And the Challengers need new headquarters!
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