The Empire Strikes Back Monthly #140
In "Death Probe," Stan Lee and Steve Ditko deliver a thought-provoking tale of isolation and intellect, as Bronson—a genius overwhelmed by the limitations of humanity—ventures to a planet of superior alien minds. After being tested, he's deemed too intellectually fragile to be free, leading to a tense and unexpected fate. The story's eerie tone is matched by Larry Hama's cover art and Al Milgrom's inks, capturing the alien mystery of a world where brilliance is both a gift and a prison.
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Bronson, an incredible genius upset that no one on earth can match his tremendous intellect, builds a space ship and travels to a planet of highly advanced aliens. After the aliens test Bronson, they determine that his intelligence is so low compared to their species, that the earthling must be imprisoned for his own safety.
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