Magnus, Robot Fighter #10
In "The Mysterious Octo-Rob," Magnus, Robot Fighter #10 (1965), a stranded alien ship threatens Earth when its hypatomic engines begin to fail, forcing a desperate evacuation. With humans and aliens alike on edge, Captain Johner must act fast as tensions rise and fire breaks out—only to realize that survival may depend on an unexpected unity of mind and will. Written by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, with dynamic art by Russ Manning, and a striking cover by George Wilson, this issue captures a tense moment of first contact where fear and courage collide.
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Zarz landed the ship after humans passed out, but now the hypatomic engines rupture. Zarz orders "Every Earthman must be outside before any of us leave the ship!" But the rescuers freak at the aliens, and soldiers open fire as the ship burns. No way out but to link up "our barrier of mind-force!" Outside, Captain Johner revives and opens the air lock as the commander orders, "Hold your fire!" Zarz says, "Fear of the unknown can be deadly to any civilization [but]... it looks like a good beginning!"
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