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Etranges Aventures#25
Cover: Dan Adkins

Etranges Aventures #25

May 1972 · Arédit-Artima · 2,50 FRF
🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English
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"Le diamant maléfique" delivers a gripping chapter in the Challengers' saga, with Arnold Drake scripting a story that pits personal betrayal against redemption. Bob Brown's dynamic art brings to life the tension between the team and Tino Mannaray, whose vendetta is rooted in the loss of his brother Red Ryan. Dan Adkins' cover captures the moment of high stakes and moral reckoning, perfectly framing the emotional core of the issue.

Contains 10 stories
Le diamant maléfique
11.5 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
Aggamon (introduction)
Un homme en or
19 pp · Science Fiction
Silvester J. MeekDaisy PrintwhistleRalph Avery
Menace au centre de la Terre
34 pp · Superhero
Metamorpho [Rex Mason]Simon StaggSapphire StaggJavaOtto von StuttgartZorb
Comment faire du neuf avec du vieux
11 pp · Science Fiction

In "Comment faire du neuf avec du vieux," Albert Brock’s revolutionary invention defies expectations: with a simple touch, it breathes new life into any aged object, recreating it as a flawless, brand-new version of itself. The story explores the quiet wonder and unexpected consequences of a machine that doesn’t just repair—but resurrects.

Echec au Caméléon
14 pp · Superhero
Humanoid (first appearance) (cameo)

In "Echec au Caméléon," the Hulk’s capture sets off a chain of tension as Banner, now vulnerable, must navigate a tense standoff with Talbot while Rick, ever loyal, leaves Captain America’s side to aid his old friend. The Chameleon, sent to Gamma Base under mysterious orders, slips into the role of Banner and schemes to steal a gamma grenade—using Betty as leverage—unaware of the Hulk’s unpredictable return.

Les sorciers n'aiment pas les menaces
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
CozoHansZamoff

In "Les sorciers n'aiment pas les menaces," a desperate, bald actor desperate for stage fame turns to a witchman for a magical remedy—only to learn the price of his ambition is far stranger than he imagined. When he threatens the sorcerer with a gun, he’s given the potion, but the transformation it unleashes leaves him trapped in a role he never wanted: a circus freak with hair that grows uncontrollably.

La révolte des robots
6 pp · Science Fiction
Fate

In "La révolte des robots," a world where robots have transformed Earth into a perfect paradise sparks fear in humanity, leading to their exile. Forced to leave, the robots journey to another planet—only to replicate the very oppression they fled.

Le défi de Zarkorr
10 pp · Science Fiction
Dave Bartlett [Zarkorr]

In "Le défi de Zarkorr," a seasoned space pilot, sidelined by his unfamiliarity with modern tech, is unexpectedly called upon to face an alien challenge that only his old-school instincts can overcome. When he succeeds, he’s given command of the space patrol—only to discover the alien visitor was someone far closer than he ever imagined.

Le tombeau de Tut-Am-Tut
8 pp · Science Fiction
Albert Cragg

In "Le tombeau de Tut-Am-Tut," a scientist ventures into ancient Egypt using a time machine, posing as a magician to uncover a legendary treasure—only to find himself trapped when the machine is buried with the Pharaoh. The story unfolds in the shadow of forgotten tombs, where past and present collide in a race against time.

Le géant électrique
32 pp · Adventure
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganRocky DavisProf Haley]Red Ryan (flashback)Tino Manarry [Martin Ryan]Power Man

In "Le géant électrique," the Challengers face their greatest test when Tino Mannaray, fueled by grief over his brother Red Ryan’s death, turns against them—only to be confronted by Power Man, whom he’s kidnapped. As the tension builds, the team’s teleporter brings them back just in time to face Tino’s final reckoning, where the truth about Red’s sacrifice is revealed. With the weight of the past laid bare, Tino must choose between vengeance and redemption.

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Cast · 14 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Bob Brown
cover pencils, inks Dan Adkins

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tales of Suspense #35 (1962), Tales of Suspense #36 (1962), Strange Tales #119 (1964), Tales to Astonish #62 (1964), Strange Adventures #176 (1965), Metamorpho #7 (1966), Challengers of the Unknown #57 (1967), Doctor Strange #171 (1968), Challengers of the Unknown #65 (1968)

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