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Cover: Murphy Anderson

Strange Adventures #139

Apr 1962 · DC · 0.12 USD
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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.

Contains 3 stories
Space-Roots of Evil!
8.67 pp · Science Fiction

In "Space-Roots of Evil!" from Strange Adventures #139, an Earth expedition returns from Venus carrying mysterious seeds that quickly grow into colossal plants, draining the planet’s moisture and threatening global survival. The story unfolds as scientists and civilians alike confront the silent, relentless spread of these alien flora—rooted in the unknown, and rising fast.

The World Without Tomorrow!
7.5 pp · Science Fiction

In "The World Without Tomorrow!" from Strange Adventures #139, engineer Neil Hammond finds himself suddenly pulled into a cosmic mystery when he's transported to the planet Basna, where an eerie gas cloud has plunged its inhabitants into suspended animation. With no time to spare, he must unravel the planet's silent crisis and help awaken a world frozen in time.

Secret of the Energy Weapon!
7.67 pp · Science Fiction

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CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $442*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $256*
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CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $119*
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $92*
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Full credits

artist, inker, letterer Sid Greene
cover pencils, inks Murphy Anderson

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Reprinted in The Hundred Comic #72 (1962), Century Comic #76 (1964)

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