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Cover: Gil Kane & Joe Giella

Mighty Comic #17

May 1960 · K. G. Murray · 2/- [0-2-0 AUP]
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Contains 16 stories
Mystery of the Giant Footprints
9 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
The Amazing Walking Fort
8 pp · Historical, Western-Frontier
The Menace of the Creeping Doom
9 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Starro the Conqueror!
5 pp · Superhero

In "Starro the Conqueror!", a desperate plea from Peter the Puffer Fish sends Aquaman into action as an alien starfish named Starro the Conqueror launches an invasion from space. With three ordinary starfish transformed into his loyal lieutenants, Starro’s plan threatens Earth’s peace, prompting Aquaman to rally Wonder Woman, Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, and J’onn J’onzz. Though Superman and Batman are unable to join, the remaining heroes split into teams to confront the growing threat.

Starro vs. Green Lantern
5 pp · Superhero
Starro vs. Wonder Woman and John Jones
6 pp · Superhero

In "Starro vs. Wonder Woman and John Jones," the Amazon warrior and the Martian Manhunter race against time to rescue a group of Earth's brightest minds from a rogue Starro lieutenant. As they uncover the alien's chilling ability to share stolen knowledge and power, the threat escalates when the enemy unleashes devastating nuclear blasts—forcing the heroes to outthink a foe that grows stronger with every mind it consumes.

Starro vs. the Flash!
6 pp · Superhero

In "Starro vs. the Flash!", the Fastest Man Alive races against time in Happy Harbor, where a mysterious force has paralyzed the town—except for a single teenager who claims to know the truth. With a duplicate of Starro standing in his way, Flash must push beyond his limits, uncover the location of the real alien menace, and decide whether to bring a young ally into the fight.

Starro vs. Justice League
4 pp · Superhero

In "Starro vs. Justice League," the Justice League faces off against the alien menace Starro, whose mind-control powers threaten to overwhelm the team. With quick thinking and a dash of ingenuity, Flash and Green Lantern discover that lime can neutralize Starro’s influence—turning the tide in a battle that could have ended in defeat.

The Man Who Never Saw a Rodeo!
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Behind the Locked Door!
8 pp · Crime
Untitled Humor story
6 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Challenge of the Alien Champion!
9 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero

In "Challenge of the Alien Champion!", Space Ranger finds himself trapped in a high-stakes duel on the alien world of Illyrion, where his courage will decide the fate of Earth. Lured into an ambush with Myra and Cryll, he’s forced to face the planet’s fearsome champion—refusing means Earth is branded a coward, accepting could cost him his life. The tension mounts as one man stands between peace and war.

The Man Who Hated Green
6 pp · Detective-Mystery

In "The Man Who Hated Green," a series of mysterious comas linked to paintings by Jean Malreaux draws detective Hector Abbott into a chilling mystery. When he notices the absence of green in the artwork, Abbott pieces together a disturbing pattern—someone is targeting those connected to the color, and the artist may be an imposter with a dangerous fixation.

The Mystery of the Man-Made Monsters
8 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Mystery of the Man-Made Monsters," a scientist’s radical experiments with radioactive isotopes unleash bizarre transformations in animals—sheep sprout gold wool, spiders spin silver webs, and caterpillars craft indestructible cocoons—before their sudden, alarming growth raises urgent questions about the limits of science and the unintended consequences of tampering with nature.

Wings Over the Frontier!
7 pp · Western-Frontier
Doorway in the Sky
8 pp · Science Fiction

In "Doorway in the Sky," alien scientists' experiment in creating new wildlife goes awry when their creation is accidentally transported to Earth, where it proves impossible to destroy and quickly becomes a growing threat. The story follows the escalating tension as the creature's presence disrupts the planet, leaving those who encounter it to grapple with a menace beyond their understanding.

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Full credits

cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Joe Giella

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