Strange Adventures #9 FR/GD 1.5 1951 1st app. Captain Comet For Sale

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

This is a low grade item. The story will be complete and readable, but the item itself will have low eye appeal and will display major damage. Allowed defects for this grade include: non-story elements such as coupons, ad pages, or Marvel Value Stamps cut or torn out of the book; spine split of up to 2/3 the length of the book; a missing back cover provided the front cover is still attached; severe water damage, residue, mold, or paper deterioration due to oxidation; vertical book-length crease; detached cover or centerfold; writing or other marks on the cover; major tears; discoloration, staining, or brittleness.

Written by John Broome (as Edgar Ray Merritt). Art by Carmine Infantino and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Carmine Infantino. Prof. Zackro recommends to young Adam Blake that he use his mutant abilities to help mankind as Captain Comet. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Alex Toth and Bernard Sachs. College professor Don Walker thwarts an alien invasion in which the aliens plan to win by starving earth after having induced humans into abandoning food production. Written by John Broome (as John Osgood). Art by Bob Oksner and Joe Giella. A pair of alien invaders' plan to rule the planet Illumia through hypnotism is thwarted by a Terran space patrol lieutenant. Written by Julius Schwartz. Art by Raymond Perry. A science quiz on the atmosphere, sound, and astronomy. Written by Edmond Hamilton. Art by Murphy Anderson. Chris and his companions overthrow a tyrant and are rewarded with the power crystal that Halk needs to replenish the Martian water supply. Written by Irwin Hasen. Art by Irwin Hasen. Robbie the Robot removes his head to avoid blocking the view of the movie screen. Written by Jack Schiff. Art by Win Mortimer. Public service announcement. Superboy teaches a group of children to respect cultural differences. 52 Pages, Full Color.

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