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Cover: Gil Kane & Joe Giella

Strange Adventures #88

Jan 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Gorilla War Against Earth!", a 1958 DC gem, a teen named Dave faces a crisis of conscience after unwittingly joining his friends in a reckless stunt, prompting him to take a bold stand by crafting a school-wide code of conduct. Written by Jack Schiff and brought to life with dynamic art by Ruben Moreira, this issue blends teenage recklessness with a surprisingly earnest quest for responsibility. The cover, a striking piece by Gil Kane with inks by Joe Giella, captures the story’s mix of humor and high stakes.

Contains 4 stories
The Gorilla War Against Earth!
7 pp · Science Fiction
Darwin Jones

In "The Gorilla War Against Earth!" from Strange Adventures #88, a gorilla with a surprisingly articulate voice declares its intent to conquer Earth—only for Darwin Jones to uncover a far more cunning scheme beneath the chaos. The story unfolds with a tense blend of sci-fi intrigue and deception, as the true motives behind the gorilla’s bold claims begin to unravel.

The Warning out of Time!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Bodyguard from Space!
6 pp · Science Fiction
The Secret of the Sleeping Spaceman!
6 pp · Science Fiction

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CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $890
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CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $414*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $343
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $253*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $212*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $124*
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CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $89
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Full credits

writer Ed Herron
cover pencils Gil Kane
cover inks Joe Giella

Reprints

↩ Reprints Mystery in Space #9 (1952)

Reprinted in Five-Score Comic Monthly #1 (1958), Aventures Fiction #6 (1958), Sidéral #11 (1959), Tales of the Unexpected #74 (1962), Green Lantern #17 (1977), Green Lantern #18 (1977), The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #146 (1978), Big Boss #40 (1979), Showcase Presents: Strange Adventures #2 (2014)

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