Nukla #1

Oct 1965 · Dell · 0.12 USD

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In "The U-2," Matthew Gibbs takes on the alias Laszlo Von Haarte in a high-stakes mission to uncover the secrets of Luis De Mal—only to be poisoned and imprisoned before he can send a warning. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Dick Giordano, with inks by Sal Trapani and lettering by Jon D'Agostino, this 1965 Dell classic delivers a tense espionage thriller from the golden age of comics. The cover, also by Giordano and Trapani, captures the intrigue with a stark, shadowed portrait of Von Haarte, setting the tone for a story that unfolds in silence and suspense.

Contains 5 stories

The U-2

1 pp · Non-Fiction

The Origin of Nukla

8 pp · Superhero

Nukla [Matthew Gibbs]General MuLoli"Poodles"

The Power of Nukla

8 pp · Superhero

Nukla [Matthew Gibbs]Soviet pilotsColonel WilliamsJim ClarkeJanieLindaLuis De Mal (photo)

Nukla Meets the Evil Prince

6 pp · Superhero

Nukla [Matthew Gibbs]Luis De MalDr. SchmidtQueen Louise Helena Elizabeth De Varigny Y Montesa

In "Nukla Meets the Evil Prince," Matthew Gibbs, posing as the mysterious Laszlo Von Haarte, infiltrates the lair of the enigmatic Luis De Mal, only to be betrayed and imprisoned after a failed attempt to uncover his enemy's plans. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1965 tale plunges a spy into a web of deception where every move could be his last.

Doomsday... Minus 2 Minutes

10 pp · Superhero

Nukla [Matthew Gibbs]Luis De MalLindaJim Clarke

In "Doomsday... Minus 2 Minutes," Nukla races against the clock to stop De Mal’s plan to detonate a nuclear bomb in a small country’s harbor, facing down the villain and his arsenal before it’s too late. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story delivers a tense, high-stakes showdown where one man’s courage could mean the difference between catastrophe and survival.