Buck Rogers #1
Buck Rogers #1 (1964) kicks off with a high-stakes sci-fi adventure when tiny aliens use telepathic mind control to enslave Buck's team and Barney's gang, forcing them to mine rare minerals on a distant world. Written by Paul S. Newman and illustrated by Ray Bailey, the story unfolds as Buck and Dr. Huer uncover the weakness in the aliens' hold—its fading effect over time—and use protective eye visors to turn the tide. The cover by Ray Bailey captures the eerie menace of the alien captors, setting the tone for a classic pulp-inspired tale of survival and ingenuity.
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Tiny aliens capture both Buck's team and Barney's gang by telepathic mind control, forcing them and others to mine heavy minerals which the aliens' own planet lacks. Discovering that the effect wears off over time, and that eye visors give protection, Buck and Dr. Huer capture the aliens, free the slaves, and send the aliens back to their home system.
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