Cover: Ruben Moreira

Strange Adventures #28

Jan 1953 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "Devil's Island in Space!", Captain Comet faces his most outlandish mission yet when the Septarch of Lamia exile their worst criminals to Earth—only for the prisoners to steal a hydrogen bomb and plot a dangerous return. Written by John Broome and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Murphy Anderson, this 1953 Strange Adventures standout sees the hero intercept the rogue spacecraft and send the criminals back where they belong. The cover by Ruben Moreira captures the cosmic menace with a striking, otherworldly flair.

Contains 4 stories

Devil's Island in Space!

8 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero

Captain CometMag-a-tilProf. Zackro

In "Devil's Island in Space!" from Strange Adventures #28, Captain Comet faces off against a fleet of escaped criminals who've hijacked a stolen hydrogen bomb to flee Earth and return to the distant planet Lamia. With the Septarch’s exile system in chaos, the hero must intercept the rogue spacecraft and deliver the fugitives back to their interstellar prison—before their reckless journey ignites a cosmic disaster.

The Sorcerer from the Stars

5.67 pp · Science Fiction

Hal WatkinsYlgr (man from Vega)

Collector's Item!

3.67 pp · Horror-Suspense

Adrian HammerMr. Jones4LX

In "Collector's Item!" from *Strange Adventures* #28 (1953), Adrian Hammer—devoted collector of rare insects—sets off for a remote island after hearing whispers of a monstrous spider, drawn by the thrill of adding the ultimate specimen to his collection. The story unfolds with a quiet dread, as his obsession leads him into a world where the line between collector and the collected begins to blur.

The Indestructible Giant!

6 pp · Science Fiction