Fantastic Adventures #12

Jan 1963 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.12 USD

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In "The Fall of Emperor Manuf," Zor faces a desperate stand against the tyrannical Manuf, whose forces capture Dela as leverage. With the fate of Koz hanging in the balance, Zor must outwit the Emperor’s enforcers and confront the cost of rebellion. The story unfolds with stark, dramatic art by E. G. Letkeman, whose bold linework brings the clash of power and sacrifice to life. Ross Andru and Mike Esposito deliver a striking cover that captures the moment of Zor’s final defiance.

Contains 4 stories

The Fall of Emperor Manuf

8 pp · Jungle

Emperor Manuf (villain)Captain Wong (villain)Captain Ting (villain, dies)ZorRabakDela Parker (dies)

In "The Fall of Emperor Manuf," the jungle empire of Koz teeters as Emperor Manuf's desperate bid to hold power unravels. When he sends his captains to seize Dela, their plan backfires as Zor turns the tide, forcing the emperor to confront the rebellion he once commanded. With Dela’s sacrifice echoing through the ruins of the palace, Zor must decide what comes next in a world forever changed.

Khufus Suggests the Tournament of Death to the Pharaoh

7 pp

The Kidnapped Heartbeat

6 pp

Gremlins in the Toy Shop

8 pp · Fantasy

Papa Snigglefritz's toy shop falls under siege when mischievous gremlins discover the workshop and begin wreaking havoc on his inventory each night, jeopardizing a crucial delivery to his demanding client Mr. Suenson. When Bobby, the shop's loyal assistant, decides to stake out the premises and confront the troublemakers, he uncovers the truth: a disgruntled coworker named Sneaky Sam sent the gremlins there to sabotage Papa's business so he could take over. The gremlins and Bobby join forces to turn the tables on Sam, proving that even the smallest troublemakers have a sense of justice when aimed at the truly deserving.