Sidéral #51

In "Le brillant second homme de l'espace," Star Patrol officer Mike Dillon—accustomed to silver, never gold—finds his perceived shortcomings become his greatest asset when the unique chemistry of his medals unlocks a way to stop an alien invasion. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Carmine Infantino, this 1962 adventure from Arédit-Artima sees Mike’s long-held sense of being second best turn into a pivotal advantage. The cover, by Murphy Anderson, captures the moment of tension as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.