Gwandanaland Comics #2297
In "The Phantom Green Beret," Paul investigates rumors of secret germ warfare at a nearby military base, only to be pulled into a dangerous web of espionage and alien intervention. Rescued by a mysterious extraterrestrial and whisked away to a hidden spaceship, Paul finds his credibility tested when his editor dismisses his account—until the alien returns, demanding his help. Written by Denny O'Neil and illustrated by Pat Boyette, this 2019 Gwandanaland Comics standout blends Cold War intrigue with cosmic mystery, all rendered in Boyette’s distinctive, gritty style. The cover, also by Boyette, captures the story’s tense, otherworldly tone.
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Paul follows a tip about secret germ warfare materials being produced at a nearby military installation and finds himself in the middle of a spy's attempt to steal the materials. He's rescued by a strange alien being, but his editor doesn't believe the story that Paul writes. The alien reappears and takes Paul to his space ship.
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