Incredible Science Fiction #33
In "Big Moment," astronaut Tarlton makes a pivotal visit to a planet of orange and blue robots, where he witnesses a stark divide in rights based solely on color. As he grapples with the injustice, his decision carries weight beyond the mission—revealing a quiet but powerful truth in the final panel, where his identity is unveiled. Written by Al Feldstein and illustrated by Joe Orlando, with colors by Marie Severin and letters by Jim Wroten, this 1956 EC classic features a striking cover by Wallace Wood.
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An astronaut from Earth named Tarlton visits a planet populated by orange and blue robots who hope to join the Galactic Republic. As he tours the planet, he realizes that blue robots are treated horribly and given fewer rights than the orange robots, despite the fact that they are identical except for the color of their exterior. Tarlton decides that because of this, the planet will not be allowed in the Galactic Republic. In the final panel Tarlton removes his helmet, revealing that he is black.
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