Cover: Murphy Anderson

From Beyond the Unknown #16

Apr 1972 · DC · 0.25 USD

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“The World Wrecker”

In "The World Wrecker," a lone explorer stumbles upon a planet eerily like Earth—almost, but not quite. As he tries to share humanity’s advancements, he meets resistance at every turn, hinting at deeper truths beneath the surface. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Manny Stallman with inks by John Giunta, this 1972 DC tale from From Beyond the Unknown #16 unfolds with quiet unease, leading to a moment of revelation that changes everything. The cover, by Murphy Anderson, captures the alien world’s unsettling familiarity.

writer Otto Binder · artist Manny Stallman · inker John Giunta · cover Murphy Anderson

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writer Otto Binder

artist Manny Stallman

inker John Giunta

cover pencils, inks Murphy Anderson

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An explorer finds a planet very similar to Earth except for some distinct differences. Attempting to bring its inhabitants technology from Earth, the explorer runs into roadblocks at every turn, until he sees the light.

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