Strange Adventures #71
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Zero Hour for Earth!", Charlie Linton’s body begins absorbing sunlight instead of food, causing him to gain weight—until he discovers his strange condition can be harnessed to power the first small manned rocket into space. Written by Joe Samachson and illustrated by Jerry Grandenetti, with inks by Joe Giella, this 1956 Strange Adventures tale blends sci-fi wonder with grounded human curiosity. The cover, by Ruben Moreira, captures the moment of launch with striking, dynamic energy.
In "The Man Who Ate Sunshine!" from Strange Adventures #71 (1956), Charlie Linton discovers his body absorbs sunlight instead of food, causing him to gain weight without eating. With this strange ability, he helps power the first small manned rocket into space—pushing the limits of what’s possible.
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Reprinted in Superman Annual #1958 (1958), Titanes Planetarios #62 (1958), Rip Hunter... Time Master #7 (1962), From Beyond the Unknown #11 (1971), Hercule #6 (1978), Showcase Presents: Strange Adventures #1 (2009)
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