Space Family Robinson #12
In "The Iron Dwarfs," the Space Family Robinson find themselves trapped by tiny, gravity-heavy aliens known as the iron dwarfs, who rule the planet Lacare with an iron grip. With help from Lacare’s original inhabitants—caught in a secret war against the invaders—Tam and Tim play a crucial role in retrieving the family’s space station from a deadly plunge toward a giant sun. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Dan Spiegle, with a cover by George Wilson, this 1965 adventure blends classic sci-fi peril with quiet heroism.
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The Robinsons are captured by small aliens with high specific gravity -- the iron dwarfs. They are rescued by planet Lacare's original inhabitants, who are at war with the invading iron dwarfs. The iron dwarfs send the space station toward a giant sun, but the friendly Lacareans retrieve it with help from Tam and Tim. The Robinsons resume their long journey home.
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