Cover: Murphy Anderson

Strange Adventures #139

Apr 1962 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“Space-Roots of Evil!”

In "Space-Roots of Evil!", engineer Neil Hammond finds himself stranded on the distant planet Basna, where he must help its people break free from a mysterious gas cloud that's frozen them in suspended animation. Written by John Broome and brought to life with dynamic art by Sid Greene, this 1962 Strange Adventures tale blends sci-fi mystery with a sense of urgent discovery. The cover, by Murphy Anderson, captures the eerie beauty of Basna’s alien landscape.

writer John Broome · artist, inker, letterer Sid Greene · cover Murphy Anderson

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writer John Broome

artist, inker, letterer Sid Greene

cover pencils, inks Murphy Anderson

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Engineer Neil Hammond is transported to the planet Basna to help its people escape from a state of suspended animation caused by a strange gas cloud in space.

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