Strange Adventures #26
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Captain Comet vs. Miss Universe!", Bob Tarrant’s curiosity with a strange TV set opens a channel to Mars—unbeknownst to him, a portal for a Martian invasion. When a desperate filmmaker, Eric Mills, murders Tarrant to steal the transmissions, he unwittingly becomes part of a larger alien scheme. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Carmine Infantino with inks by Sy Barry, this 1952 Strange Adventures standout features a thrilling clash of science and deception, with a cover by Ruben Moreira that captures the cosmic tension.
In "Gateway to the Future!" from Strange Adventures #26 (1952), Captain Robert Trent awakens in 1952 after being swept through time from the Revolutionary War, where he witnesses the marvels of future technology. Determined to aid George Washington, he returns with knowledge meant to turn the tide—but when he brings those inventions back, they fail, and his warnings are met with disbelief.
In "Mankind's Greatest Inventions and Discoveries!", a concise, illustrated overview highlights four pivotal scientific breakthroughs from history, inviting readers to share their own picks. The story presents these milestones with a sense of wonder, grounded in the curiosity that drives human progress.
In "Mars -- on Channel 8!", Bob Tarrant’s curiosity turns the dial on a strange new signal from Mars—only to find it’s not just a broadcast, but a trap. When movie director Eric Mills discovers the connection, he sees a chance to revive his career, but soon realizes the transmissions are far more dangerous than he imagined.
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Reprinted in House of Mystery #64 (1957), Tales of the Unexpected #27 (1958), Five-Score Plus Comic Monthly #40 (1961), Century Comic #65 (1961), Batman Classics #7 (1970), Detective Comics #396 (1970), MV Comix #11/1970 (1970), Lynvingen #11/1970 (1970), Die Grüne Laterne #9 (1976), Batman Poche #9 (1977), Weird Mystery Album #11 (1980)
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