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Five-Score Plus Comic Monthly#24
Cover: Dick Dillin & Charles Paris

Five-Score Plus Comic Monthly #24

Apr 1960 · K. G. Murray · 2/- [0-2-0 AUP]
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In "I Was Earth's Strangest Prisoner," a scientific expedition stumbles upon a mysterious island dotted with colossal stone statues eerily reminiscent of Easter Island’s enigmas. When one of the statues awakens, the team must decipher an ancient tablet to uncover the truth: the statues are guardians of a buried alien base, and their activation triggers a countdown to the island’s submersion. Written and illustrated by Jack Kirby, with inks by Kirby and letters by Milt Snapinn, this 1960 adventure blends prehistoric mystery with cosmic wonder, all framed by Dick Dillin’s cover pencils and Charles Paris’s inks.

Contains 15 stories
I Was Earth's Strangest Prisoner
7 pp · Science Fiction
Mr. WallaceStanVenusian Security Officer (unnamed)Jorjj

In "I Was Earth's Strangest Prisoner," Wallace, a man on site for a new bridge's construction, finds himself caught in a mystery when workers refuse to continue due to reports of an alien wielding a weapon. When he ventures into the danger zone to investigate, his curiosity leads to his own capture—leaving him stranded in a situation far beyond his understanding.

The Stone Sentinels of Giant Island
8 pp · Science Fiction
Professor SpearsMorganDrewHarry

In the mysterious depths of the Pacific, a scientific expedition stumbles upon Giant Island, its shores lined with towering stone statues eerily reminiscent of Easter Island. When one of the statues awakens, the team must decipher an ancient tablet to uncover the truth: the statues are guardians of a buried alien base, and their activation has set the island on a path to sink.

The Prisoner of the Wizard's Coin
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
Jonathan LathropNina LathropKing MorandasK'alSevro ManthosKing Andrea
The Secret of Rocket XX-99!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Phal KorDarwin JonesJoe Phillips
We Were Captives of the Golden Goddess
7.67 pp
MikeJerryUgwundaT’ompto
Revolt of the Spaceships!
8 pp · Science Fiction
Barney GordonHoward ParkerTommy Parker
We Were Trapped in the Valley of No Return
8 pp
Fred JennerHarry StoneMr. Coler
Destination Doom!
10 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Captain CometOctro of VenusNilor of SaturnVX2P312
Isle of Missing Men
8 pp
Mr. MartinDr. MelineDr. SaguchiProfessor BergsonZolu
The Planet with Three Faces
8 pp
Tenn RobertsHal WingfieldBill Cauldon
The Day the World Melted
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
Commander ArthoOraLyleMaster of Doom
The Day Nobody Died
6 pp · Fantasy
Dr. Tom MorganJimDr. SampsonDeath
I Stole the Space Beast
8 pp · Science Fiction
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Tomorrow's Hero!
8 pp · Science Fiction
Ral GraysonBorg

In "Tomorrow's Hero!" from Five-Score Plus Comic Monthly #24 (1960), Ral Grayson, a young man with a rare gift for instant comprehension, finds himself at the heart of a desperate struggle when the Borg seize control of Earth. With his mind racing ahead of the chaos, he begins to piece together the invaders' hidden flaw—just in time to challenge their dominance.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Jack Kirby
letterer Milt Snapinn
cover pencils Dick Dillin
cover inks Charles Paris

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Adventures #14 (1951), Mystery in Space #6 (1952), Tales of the Unexpected #9 (1957), House of Mystery #85 (1959), My Greatest Adventure #34 (1959), My Greatest Adventure #37 (1959), House of Mystery #94 (1960), House of Secrets #28 (1960), My Greatest Adventure #39 (1960), Strange Adventures #112 (1960), Tales of the Unexpected #45 (1960), House of Secrets #29 (1960)

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