Cover: Joe Kubert

The Atom & Hawkman #45

Oct 1969 · DC · 0.15 USD

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“Queen Jean, Why Must We Die?”

In "Queen Jean, Why Must We Die?", the Atom and Hawkman plunge into the mysterious microverse to uncover the truth behind Jean Loring’s descent into madness after exposure to alpha-wave radiation. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Dick Dillin with inks by Sid Greene, this 1969 DC adventure blends sci-fi intrigue with a surreal journey into a hidden realm where Jean now rules as a captive queen. The cover by Joe Kubert captures the story’s haunting tone with striking, dramatic imagery.

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writer Denny O'Neil · artist Dick Dillin · inker Sid Greene · cover Joe Kubert

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Cast · 3 characters

Hawkman Jean Loring Ray Palmer

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writer Denny O'Neil

artist Dick Dillin

inker Sid Greene

cover pencils, inks Joe Kubert

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When Jean Loring is driven insane by alpha-wave radiation, the Atom and Hawkman investigate and travel into the microverse, where they are enslaved by aliens who have made Jean their ruler.

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