| Characters |
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Professor Haley; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis]; June Robbins (called June Walker); Digger Bill; An atomic beast |
| Synopsis |
A prospector uncovers a monster, an indestructible one-eyed walking box that tramples villages. The Challengers's weapons don't make a dent. And June mysteriously sabotages their efforts! Prof finally guesses the monster's one eye is solar-powered. Pursued until sunset, the monster expires. June had run a computer program that predicted the Challengers would die, hence her sabotage. But her efforts changed the equation, so she saved the day! |
| Genre |
Adventure |
| Script |
Dave Wood? |
| Pencils |
Jack Kirby |
| Inks |
Jack Kirby; Roz Kirby |
| Notes |
Learn more about the Challs at www.challengersoftheunknown.com. |
| Reprinted |
in Challengers of the Unknown (DC, 1958 series) #76; in Challengers of the Unknown Archives (DC, 2003 series) #1 (July 2003); in Showcase Presents Challengers of the Unknown (DC, 2006 series) #1 |
| Characters |
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Professor Haley; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis]; Dr. Hascomb; Roc |
| Synopsis |
The Challengers pursue Roc, a would-be conqueror. Using "mind over matter", Roc runs them off by mentally conjuring a giant ape and missile. Fighting fire with fire, the scientist who created the mind-over-matter machine gives Ace similar powers. They battle with a conjured dragon, knight, giant vacuum cleaner, mirrors, and more. Finally Ace uses spinning circles to hypnotize and capture Roc. |
| Genre |
Adventure |
| Script |
Dave Wood |
| Pencils |
Jack Kirby |
| Inks |
Jack Kirby?; Roz Kirby (blacks) |
| Notes |
Learn more about the Challs at
www.challengersoftheunknown.com. Credits updated 10/06 by Bob Hughes. Previously inker listed as Marvin Stein. Per Stein's conversations with Greg Theakston, he did not ink any Challengers stories. |
| Reprinted |
in Superman Presents World's Finest Comic Monthly (K. G. Murray, 1965 series) #111; in Challengers of the Unknown (DC, 1973 series) #79 (March-April 1973); in Challengers of the Unknown Archives (DC, 2003 series) #1 (July 2003); in SHOWCASE PRESENTS CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN (DC, 2006 series) #1 |