Strange Tales #98

Name: Strange Tales #98
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Jul 1962 · Marvel · 0.12 USD

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“No Human Can Beat Me!”

In "No Human Can Beat Me!", an alien arrives on Earth with a chilling challenge: defeat any human in any contest, or face invasion. Stan Lee and Larry Lieber deliver a clever, offbeat tale as Jack Kirby’s dynamic art brings to life a showdown that tests endurance in the most unexpected way. The cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko captures the alien’s imposing presence, making this 12-cent 1962 classic a standout in Marvel’s early years.

writer Stan Lee · writer Larry Lieber · artist Jack Kirby · inker Paul Reinman · colorist Stan Goldberg · letterer Joe Letterese · cover Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee

writer Larry Lieber

artist Jack Kirby

inker Paul Reinman

colorist Stan Goldberg

letterer Joe Letterese

cover pencils Jack Kirby

cover inks Steve Ditko

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An alien lands on Earth and issues a challenge to best any man at any contest or the Earth will be invaded. The alien defeats all comers until one man challenges it to sleep longer than him, claiming to have slept for one million years. The alien vows to sleep for two million years. Guards are set up around the cave to keep anyone from disturbing the creature and the man's formerly nagging wife is eternally grateful to him for saving Earth.

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