The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #126
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Chapter IX: Sanctuary!" from The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #126 (1980) delivers a striking twist on the idea of refuge, set in a future where Earth’s overpopulation forces even the wealthy to farm weekly. When a rich man escapes to a seemingly idyllic, fertile planet, he quickly learns the hard way that paradise comes at a price—both the land and its few inhabitants are desperate, demanding eight hours of labor just to survive. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with art and inks by Larry Lieber, and a cover by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzón, this issue blends social commentary with sci-fi unease in a story that’s as unsettling as it is unexpected.
In a future where Earth's overpopulation forces even the wealthy to farm weekly, Laird Benedict escapes to the seemingly idyllic planet Deimos—only to find its lush landscape hides deadly secrets. What begins as a chance for a new life quickly turns into a grueling struggle, as the planet’s predatory flora and desperate inhabitants demand far more than he ever expected.
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↩ Reprints Journey into Mystery #94 (1963), Creatures on the Loose #17 (1972), Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction #1 (1976), Star Wars #41 (1980)
Reprinted in Star Wars: The Marvel UK Collection Omnibus #[nn] (2017)
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