Cover: Murphy Anderson

Strange Adventures #244

Oct 1973 · DC · 0.20 USD

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In "The Powerless Weapons of Adam Strange!" from Strange Adventures #244 (1973), a bizarre fusion of atomic testing and a mysterious meteorite triggers an unexpected evolution—parakeets grow to giant size and develop human-level intelligence. Written by John Broome and illustrated by Henry Sharp with inks by Bernard Sachs, the story follows Adam Strange as he confronts the escalating threat, while Murphy Anderson’s cover captures the surreal scale of the crisis.

Contains 2 stories

The Powerless Weapons of Adam Strange!

14.34 pp · Science Fiction

Adam StrangeAlannathe Dust Devil [Jakarta of Rhynthar]

In "The Powerless Weapons of Adam Strange!" from *Strange Adventures* #244, Adam Strange faces the Dust Devil, a foe who's finally outmaneuvered his usual tactics, setting the stage for a desperate showdown. With Earth and Rann now in peril, Adam must find a new kind of strength—ones that don’t rely on his usual tools.

Prisoner of the Parakeets!

6 pp · Science Fiction

John Walden

In "Prisoner of the Parakeets!" from Strange Adventures #244, a bizarre fusion of atomic test fallout and a mysterious meteorite has transformed a flock of parakeets into towering, intelligent creatures—posing a terrifying threat to the world. With calm precision, scientist John Walden devises a plan to outwit the birds before they can wreak havoc, turning their newfound intellect against them in a high-stakes game of wits.