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Cover: Gil Kane & Frank Giacoia

Strange Adventures #86

Nov 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Dog That Saved the Earth!", science graduate Rhett Shaw returns to his rural village only to be drawn into an ancient family feud with Whit Carter—until a mysterious force bubble halts his escape. As alien warriors unleash planet-shaking battles using natural forces, Shaw must uncover their weakness while the townspeople take shelter in a cave. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with dynamic art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella, this 1957 classic features a cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia.

Contains 8 stories
The Dog That Saved the Earth!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Interplanetary Space-Feud!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Rhett ShawWhit CarterJuk (Alien)Koz (Alien)

In "Interplanetary Space-Feud!" from Strange Adventures #86, rural newcomer Rhett Shaw finds himself caught in an ancient family feud with Whit Carter—only to be interrupted by an otherworldly twist. When a force bubble halts Shaw’s drive, he learns the two men are unwitting pawns in a cosmic duel, as alien warriors use Earth’s natural forces to settle their 127 previous victories. With the village sheltering in a cave, Shaw must uncover the aliens’ weakness before the battle consumes everything.

Untitled Non-Fiction story
0.5 pp · Non-Fiction, Math & Science
Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction
The One-Hour Invasion of Earth!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction
The Weather War of 1977!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Commander John (Johnny) HaldaneUnnamed traveller
Untitled Non-Fiction story
0.67 pp · Non-Fiction

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Raw (VG) $27
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $359*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $285*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $239*
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CGC 6.0 none in existence
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CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $111*
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CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $91*
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Full credits

cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Frank Giacoia

Reprints

↩ Reprints Funny Stuff #42 (1949), Adventure Comics #156 (1950)

Reprinted in Adventures into the Unknown #8 (1950), The Hundred Comic Monthly #18 (1958), Sidéral #5 (1958), Aventures Fiction #5 (1958), Race for the Moon #2 (1962), Justice League of America #25 (1964), Justice League of America #32 (1964), Race for the Moon #22 (1965), Météor #203 (1976), Faucon Noir #1 (1977), Big Boss #47 (1980), Vengeur #20 (1987), Showcase Presents: Strange Adventures #2 (2014), Adventures into the Unknown #17, Adventures into the Unknown #4, Adventures into the Unknown #7, Adventures into the Unknown #9

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