Captain Video (1951 Fawcett) 5
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Issue #5
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Stories and art by George Evans and Martin Thall. Early TV superhero Captain Video comes to comics, an electronics wizard from an era when technology was just starting to change the world. Landing on The Dark Side of the Moon, Captain Video learns that the lunar sphere is infested with aliens who are using it as a staging ground for an invasion of Earth. Western-movie hero Rod Cameron investigates mysterious killings and is targeted for death himself. Sinister Dr. Pauli uses sophisticated new guided-missile tech to hold the US Capitol hostage, unless Cap and Ranger can intervene. Art by future EC legend George Evans. Plus an anti-bigotry PSA, and a vintage ad listing the "Dumont Stations" where readers can watch Captain Video on TV. And photos of TV's Captain Video, Al Hodge, including a color photo on the back cover. The Dark Side of the Moon; Rod Cameron: Sudden Death; The Treasure of Asteroid K; Pilot Pete; The Missiles of Doom; Airfield Al. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
