Journey into Mystery #19
In "When the Mummy Walks," an archaeologist's discovery in a forgotten pyramid unleashes a creature from beyond the stars—only to find that the ancient mummy wasn't a threat, but a being who sealed itself away to survive Earth's air. Written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with dynamic art by Jack Kirby and inks by Dick Ayers, this 1975 Marvel classic blends ancient mystery with cosmic sci-fi. The cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito captures the eerie moment just before the mummy awakens.
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An archaeologist uncovers an ancient mummy, which is actually an alien invader that locked itself in the pyramid. It bursts out, but it turns out that the mummy forgot that it sealed itself in to protect himself from Earth's atmosphere, which kills it.
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