Tales to Astonish #2
In "When Aliens Meet!", a skeptical private detective dismisses a man’s claim of seeing a flying saucer—only to later learn the truth behind the encounter in a twist that redefines what it means to be an alien. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with art by Joe Sinnott and colors by Stan Goldberg, this 1959 issue delivers a clever, character-driven tale that quietly subverts expectations. The cover, by Steve Ditko, captures the moment of tension between the human and the unknown.
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A private detective humours a man who says he saw a flying saucer with an investigation, but he convinces the man it is pointless. He feels bad for his harsh words, but reports back to Mars that suspicion of their invasion has been averted.
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