Strange Adventures #143

In "The Face in the Atom-Bomb Cloud!", the Andrann, a race of exiled alien conquerors, scheme to seize Earth’s gold for its mysterious power—only to be outwitted when they receive fool’s gold instead. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with a tense blend of cosmic intrigue and Cold War-era dread, as the aliens confront the consequences of their greed in a world where deception is as dangerous as radiation.

In "The Two-Way Time-Traveler!" from Strange Adventures #143, scientist Tod White finds himself flung unpredictably through time, each jump leaving him stranded in unfamiliar eras. When he finally reaches the year 3087, he’s stunned to learn that future scientists not only know of him—but are counting on his next journey to the past to save their world.

In "Case of the Unwanted Robot!" from Strange Adventures #143, Star Hawkins is hired by the Asteroid Tourist Bureau to investigate a string of mysterious asteroid explosions—though his attention keeps drifting to the glamorous women at a high-end space hotel. It's his sharp-witted robot secretary, Ilda, who quietly uncovers the truth, working behind the scenes where she's not welcome.