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Cover: Jack Sparling

Strange Adventures #174

Mar 1965 · DC · 0.12 USD
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“The Ten Ton Man!”

In "The Ten Ton Man!", Dr. Darrow’s new telescope reveals a terrifying alien presence—only to have it manifest on Earth each time he sleeps, unleashing chaos. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by George Roussos, this 1965 Strange Adventures tale blends sci-fi dread with a creeping sense of inevitability. The cover by Jack Sparling captures the looming menace with striking, pulpy intensity.

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writer Dave Wood
artist, inker George Roussos
cover pencils, inks Jack Sparling

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After observing a frightening space creature through his new telescope lens, Dr. Darrow finds that every time he falls asleep, the creature materializes on Earth, causing death and destruction.

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