Challengers of the Unknown #17
In "The Genie Who Feared June," the Challengers of the Unknown face a magical mystery when a genie erupts from a bank vault, leading them to the enigmatic magician Malvolio. With June’s unexpected command of ancient magic, the team races through a factory and an old mine, testing their wits and courage against sorcery and a cursed ram’s horn. Written by George Kashdan and illustrated by Bob Brown, this 1960 DC adventure blends supernatural intrigue with the team’s signature blend of daring and discovery, all wrapped in a cover by Bob Brown.
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While out with Ace, June is eyeing some opals when a genie bursts out of a bank. They and the rest of the team follow the genie to the magician Malvolio. Malvolio uses a ram's horn to summon the genie Ahmed to blow away the Challengers. June raises a hand and utters "magic words" to send Ahmed and Malvolio fleeing. The Challs pursue them to a factory where Ace tries June's trick to no effect. When June arrives, however, the genie flees. Finally, at an old mine, the Challs find Malvolio and his men again and this time Ace uses opal to combat Malvolio's black magic and smash the genie's horn.
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