Titanes Planetarios #142
In "El monstruo de polvo," Adam Strange returns to Rann after intercepting the Zeta Beam at Lake Makadi, unaware he's carrying Jakarta, the last Dust Devil from Rhynthar. As the Zeta radiation fades, Jakarta escapes and targets Ranangar, then sets his sights on Earth—specifically Melbourne—seeking revenge. With help from a Wimshurst Machine and a clever use of static electricity, Adam Strange traps the dust-based menace before turning him over to Australian authorities. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Carmine Infantino with inks by Murphy Anderson, this 1962 adventure from Editorial Novaro features a standout cover by Infantino and Anderson, capturing the eerie threat of Jakarta in a striking, dust-laden silhouette.
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Adam Strange intercepts the Zeta Beam at Lake Makadi, Tanganyica, Africa and returns to Rann, unknowingly carrying Jakarta, the last surviving Dust Devil, who had hidden in Adam's holster on the planet Rhynthar (see Mystery in Space #68). Seeking revenge, Jakarta attacks Ranangar. The Zeta radiation wears off and returns the pair to Earth, which the dust devil also plans to conquer, near Melbourne, Australia. Adam discovers that static electricity can freeze Jakarta, traps him with a Wimshurst Machine (which discharges electricity) and then turns the Dust Devil over to Australian authorities.
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