Magnus, Robot Fighter #6
In "Alone Against Talpa," Magnus, Robot Fighter #6 (1964), Russ Manning delivers a tense, inventive sci-fi thriller where a lone human with hypersensitive nerves becomes the only one who can save a stranded alien ship. With the sub-space drive spiraling out of control, Ric must navigate a disorienting, color-drenched realm of sub-space, using his unique perception to shut down the failing engines—while the crew watches in helpless awe. The story, written and illustrated by Russ Manning, features a striking cover by Manning, capturing the eerie isolation of the moment.
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Earth-bound, Captain Johner and Zarz wonder about the Alien-bound ship... On that ship, the human "ambassadors" are bottled up and stir-crazy. The only calm guy is Ric, who has hypersensitive nerves for hypatomic maintenance. They venture out and Bul explains how their motors work - as the sub-space drive overloads! Ric is stranded in sub-space, a bewildering rainbow of colors. Only with hyper-nerves can he trace the vibrations and colors to shut off the motors - even passing through solid bulkheads. The Aliens were helpless. "Credit it to a case of nerves!"
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