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Cover: Murphy Anderson

Strange Adventures #138

Mar 1962 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "Secret of the Dinosaur Skeleton!", explorer Jim Hanson stumbles upon a prehistoric secret when his expedition accidentally awakens Kandar, a villain frozen in suspended animation for 150 million years. With the help of a terrifyingly animated brontosaurus skeleton, Kandar sets his sights on world domination. Written by Gardner Fox and brought to life by Gil Kane’s dynamic art and Joe Giella’s sharp inks, this 1962 Strange Adventures standout features a cover by Murphy Anderson that captures the eerie, otherworldly menace of the ancient threat.

Contains 3 stories
Secret of the Dinosaur Skeleton!
8.67 pp · Science Fiction
KandarJim HansonOarda

In "Secret of the Dinosaur Skeleton!" from Strange Adventures #138, explorer Jim Hanson stumbles upon a long-buried secret when his expedition inadvertently awakens Kandar, a malevolent entity frozen in suspended animation for 150 million years. Now freed, Kandar plans to seize control of the world with the aid of a terrifyingly animated brontosaurus skeleton.

The Man Who Climbed Into Space!
7.67 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Man Who Climbed Into Space!" from Strange Adventures #138, mountain climber Walt Davis finds himself face to face with two alien beings on a remote peak—each claiming a different truth about their arrival and the fate of Earth. As their conflicting accounts challenge his understanding of reality, Walt must weigh what he hears against what he feels, knowing his choice could determine the planet’s survival.

The Attack of the Giant Dogs!
8.67 pp · Science Fiction
Atomic Knights [Gardner GrayleDouglas HeraldMarene HeraldWayne HobardHollis HobardBryndon Smith]the Khagan

In "The Attack of the Giant Dogs!", the Knights encounter a pack of colossal Dalmatians, transforming the beasts into mighty steeds to ride into battle against the relentless Khagan and his Atlantide forces. With the help of these towering canines, the Knights forge a daring new strategy—riding into conflict with the power of the wild at their backs.

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CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $497
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $255*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $148*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $100*
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $69*
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Full credits

artist Gil Kane
cover pencils, inks Murphy Anderson

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Reprinted in Five-Score Comic Monthly #52 (1962), The Hundred Comic #72 (1962), Ray Halcotan #59 (1965), All Star Adventure Comic #65 (1970), Strange Adventures #224 (1970), From Beyond the Unknown #14 (1971), From Beyond the Unknown #16 (1972), Superboy (em cores) Especial #14 (1972), Monde Futur #9 (1973), Mundo de Aventuras #302 (1979), Fantomet #1/1987 (1987), The Atomic Knights #[nn] (2010), Showcase Presents: The Great Disaster Featuring the Atomic Knights #[nn] (2014)

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