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Showcase #25

Mar 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Captives of the Medieval Sorcerer, Chapter 1," Rip and his crew find themselves imprisoned in the island kingdom of Rittannia in the year 960, after being captured by King Gamina and his guards. With the enigmatic sorcerer Cholorus questioning their fate, Rip must act fast when night falls—leading a desperate escape that ends with him, Bonnie, and Corky sentenced to the dreaded Valley of Monsters. Written by Jack Miller and brought to life with dynamic, detailed artwork by Joe Kubert—both on the interior and the cover—this issue sets a gripping tone with its medieval mystery and high-stakes peril.

Contains 6 stories
Captives of the Medieval Sorcerer, Chapter 1
8 pp · Science Fiction
Professor BlakesleeDoctor SennKing GaminaCholorus the Sorcerer

In "Captives of the Medieval Sorcerer, Chapter 1," Rip, Jo, and Corky are stranded in the year 960 after a favor to Professor Blakeslee lands them in the island kingdom of Rittannia. Captured by King Gamina and his guards, they face a chilling decision when the sorcerer Cholorus questions why they haven’t been cast into the Valley of Monsters—only to be reminded that the king rules by the Code of Ritannia. As night falls, Rip makes a desperate break for freedom, but his escape is spotted, sealing their fate: to be thrown into the Valley of Monsters.

The Hand of Clay!
0.5 pp · Horror-Suspense
John Dean
Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
Chapter 2: The Valley of the Monsters
10 pp · Science Fiction
King Gamina

In "Chapter 2: The Valley of the Monsters," the Time Masters navigate a treacherous landscape teeming with bizarre creatures—among them a towering water lizard, a horned beast, and a porcupine-like monster—each step a test of survival. As they reach the valley’s end and return to their time sphere, they’re stunned to find King Gamina bound and imprisoned within it, a mystery that deepens their journey.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
Chapter 3: The Sorcerer's Siege
7 pp · Science Fiction
King GaminaCholorus the SorcererDoctor Senn

In "Chapter 3: The Sorcerer's Siege," Rip and his companions race to expose the truth: the king they've been serving is an impostor, Dr. Senn, who's been manipulating events from behind the throne. With Cholorus and his sorcerous forces marching on the city, magic and steel collide as Rip must act fast to stop the invasion.

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Raw (VG) $51
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,386*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $803*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $598*
CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $598
CGC 8.0 · 11 in census $402
CGC 7.5 · 10 in census $228
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CGC 7.0 · 13 in census $183
CGC 6.5 · 12 in census $120
CGC 6.0 · 9 in census $120
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $112
CGC 5.0 · 7 in census $112
CGC 4.5 · 8 in census $89*
CGC 4.0 · 8 in census $68
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $68
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $57*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $50
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $38*
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VG $39.99 VERY GOOD $52.75 Signed $59.99 VG $74 VERY GOOD $98.94 PGX $114 CGC 5 $159 CGC 7 $290
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Full credits

artist, inker Joe Kubert
cover pencils, inks Joe Kubert

Reprints

↩ Reprints House of Mystery #33 (1954)

Reprinted in Marvila, la Mujer Maravilla #60 (1960), Big Boss #60 (1961), Big Boss #32 (1977), The Art of Joe Kubert #[nn] (2011), Showcase Presents: Rip Hunter, Time Master #1 (2012)

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