Classics Illustrated Special Issue #165A

Dec 1961 · Gilberton · 0.35 USD

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“Man in the Skies”

"Man in the Skies" tells the true story of astronomer Professor George Ellery Hale, whose visionary dream of a 200-inch telescope faced immense challenges before finally coming to life at Mount Palomar after his passing. Illustrated with striking detail by George Evans and inked by Reed Crandall, this 1961 Classics Illustrated Special Issue brings history to life with a grounded, compelling narrative. The cover, a dramatic piece by Norman Nodel, captures the awe of scientific ambition.

artist George Evans · inker Reed Crandall · cover Norman Nodel

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artist George Evans

inker Reed Crandall

cover pencils, inks Norman Nodel

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Professor George Ellery Hale proposes a telescope with a 200-inch mirror, then supervises its construction through great difficulties. The telescope is installed at Mount Palomar after Hale's death.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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