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Cover: Dan Zolnerowich

Planet Comics #22

Jan 1943 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD
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In "Sorceress of Xalan," the enigmatic Barda wields a mysterious charm potion to manipulate the powerful Tabess, turning her against Reef Ryan and ultimately securing her hand in marriage—though the true cost of such influence remains hidden beneath the surface. Written by Hugh Fitzhugh and illustrated by Pagsilang Isip, this 1943 adventure from Planet Comics blends mysticism and intrigue, with Dan Zolnerowich's striking cover capturing the tale’s otherworldly tension.

Contains 8 stories
Untitled Science Fiction story
10 pp · Science Fiction
Bill Taylor (introduction)unnamed scientist (an old scientist, introduction, death)Zagro (introduction, death, villain)Saturnians (villains)MarsFlo Davis

In a 1943 tale from Planet Comics #22, the Martian entity Zagro takes control of a human host and schemes to seize passengers from a stranded space-liner, using their bodies to fuel a secret fleet aimed at dominating the solar system. Written and illustrated in the classic pulp style of the era, the story unfolds with tense, otherworldly intrigue as the line between man and alien blurs.

Sorceress of Xalan
8 pp · Science Fiction
Reef RyanVaraTabess of Xalan (guest star)Barda (introduction, villain)Wasel (introduction)

In "Sorceress of Xalan," the Barda uses a mysterious charm potion to manipulate the Tabess, convincing her that Reef Ryan caused her husband’s death—and then winning her hand in marriage through its power. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds in the shadowy, exotic world of Xalan, where magic and deception weave a dangerous path.

Mad Master of Venus
6 pp · Science Fiction
Gale AllenGirl SquadronHigh Priestess of Har (introduction, death, villain)High Priest of Har (introduction, villain)Bull god worshippers (introduction)
Untitled Science Fiction story
7 pp · Science Fiction
The Frog People and their leader (introduction, death, villains)
Untitled Science Fiction story
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
Hunt BowmanLyssaVillains: Yak Bar (introduction)Snagg (introduction)Nupa (introduction)Lizto (introduction)IqorVoltamenBasil

In "null," Hunt and Lyssa face a perilous journey across the Valley of Fire while trying to unite two warring human tribes, their mission threatened by the harsh landscape and growing tension. Meanwhile, Iqor has returned to the Lost World, driven by a personal vendetta against Hunt.

Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Norge BensonHatrack (deer)Frosting (bear)Guest Star: JolieVillain: Icthysaurus Tyrannosaurus Giganticus (introduction, death, a dinosaur)
Untitled Science Fiction story
8 pp · Science Fiction
Script ? [as Leonardo Vinci]
Star PirateTrodyRoger (introduction)Margo (daughter of Dictator, introduction)Villains: Robber Red (introduction)the Dictator of Zev (introduction)One-Eye Pete
Inferno on the Fifth Moon
8 pp · Science Fiction
Script ? [as Huxley Haldane]
Flint BakerMimiXuak and other miners (introduction)Queen TehyaGorelleMadlyn (death)other Lunar AmazonsFerot

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $289
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $5,925
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $3,331
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $2,559
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $2,559
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $1,596
CGC 7.0 · 4 in census $1,596
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CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $983
CGC 6.0 · 6 in census $983
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $983
CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $834
CGC 4.5 · 4 in census $642
CGC 4.0 · 3 in census $562
CGC 3.5 · 6 in census $501*
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $444*
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $359*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $302
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $235*
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $154*
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Pagsilang Isip
cover pencils, inks Dan Zolnerowich

Reprints

Reprinted in Planet Comics #67 (1952), Gale Allen and the Girl Squadron #3

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