Mandrake the Magician: The Complete Series: The King Years #2
In "The Incredible Space Menace," Mandrake faces a cosmic threat cloaked in Earth’s storms, as four alien invaders use hurricanes to hide their arrival and infiltrate human society. When one of the aliens—secretly close to Mandrake—plots to eliminate him to ensure their conquest, the magician is tricked into paralyzing himself, forcing Narda and Lothar to intervene. Written by Gary Poole and illustrated by Ray Bailey, with a cover by Fred Fredericks, this issue blends suspense and classic pulp adventure in a story where deception and loyalty collide.
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Using hurricanes as a cover for their landings, 4 aliens come to Earth and infiltrate humanity. One alien, who has befriended Mandrake, realizes their conquest plans will succeed only if Mandrake is eliminated. They trick Mandrake into using his powers on himself, paralyzing him. Narda and Lothar manage to free Mandrake. Then he and Lothar defeat the aliens, making them forget their alien past.
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