Superman #22
In "The Star Creatures," Tommy and Brent rescue the alien S'Loro from a collapsing planetoid, only to be granted a mysterious protective fume that seems to shield them from danger—until their narrow escapes start to feel too convenient. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Jim Mooney, this 1960 adventure unfolds with a twist of deception, as the duo begins to suspect the alien's "gift" is a trap. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye captures the cosmic tension of the story, perfectly framing the mystery of S'Loro's true intentions.
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Tommy and Brent save an alien, S'Loro, from being trapped on a planetoid being torn apart by quakes. As a reward, S'Loro exposes them to fumes he claims will protect them from harm. They experience narrow escapes from several hazards, but begin to wonder if it's true. It's not and S'Loro plans to hijack a duridium shipment, planting mines in the Planeteers' path to destroy them, expecting them to believe themselves charmed. But Tommy figured out the scam, noticing that a vulture sent earlier didn't act like a real vulture, so the Planeteers capture S'Loro and his men.
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