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The Atom #38

Aug 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD
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“Sinister Stopover... Earth!”

In "Sinister Stopover... Earth!", Ray Palmer faces a sudden crisis when soldiers vanish during a test of his latest invention, drawing the attention of military officials and his ally, Major Mynah. With the help of the military, the Atom uncovers a shocking truth: the disappearances are linked to a secret alien presence from the planet Physalia, and it's up to him to stop them before it's too late. Written by Frank Robbins and illustrated by Mike Sekowsky, with inks by George Roussos and letters by Milt Snapinn, this 1968 issue features cover art by Mike Sekowsky and Jack Abel.

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writer Frank Robbins · artist Mike Sekowsky · inker George Roussos · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Mike Sekowsky, Jack Abel

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letterer Milt Snapinn
cover pencils Mike Sekowsky
cover inks Jack Abel

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Military officials and Ray Palmer are monitoring a test of Palmer's new invention when several soldiers vanish. The Atom and Major Mynah investigate and discover that aliens from Physalia are responsible and must be stopped.

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