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Mighty Samson #1

Sep 2010 · Dark Horse · 49.99 USD
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This volume collects the earliest adventures of Mighty Samson, a post-apocalyptic hero with superhuman strength, originally published by Gold Key in the 1960s. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Frank Bolle, the stories follow Samson as he protects a primitive future society in a radioactive wasteland. This Dark Horse Archives edition restores the classic tales in a hardcover collection, offering a definitive look at the series' origins.

Contains 14 stories
Mighty Samson
20 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindor
Ancient Weapon
12 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorKull

In "Ancient Weapon," Samson, Sharmaine, and Mindor uncover a forgotten armory filled with mysterious rifles, only to be attacked by a terrifying antlered gorilla. When Mindor instinctively uses one to defend them, the weapon’s power draws the attention of Kull and his gang, who capture the trio and demand to know how it works. As they struggle to escape, a desperate act by Samson collapses the armory’s roof, burying the rifles beneath tons of rubble.

The Riddle of the Raids [Part 1]
18 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorKullTerra

In "The Riddle of the Raids [Part 1]," Terra of Jerz captures Kull and his gang, imprisoning them in her high-tech hideout aboard a flying machine. With her ancestors' legacy of survival and advanced science, she seeks atomic batteries to power her hidden sanctuary—but when Samson and Mindor arrive, drawn by the same prize, a tense standoff erupts. As secrets and stakes rise, the race for the batteries turns into a high-stakes game of survival and cunning.

[The Riddle of the Raids, Part 2] The Maid of Mystery
14 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorKullTerra

In "[The Riddle of the Raids, Part 2] The Maid of Mystery," Samson pushes through perilous ruins to reach Jerz, tracking Kull and his ruthless gang. There, he faces off against Terra, a fierce warrior who offers him power and partnership—only to be rejected as Samson remains committed to defending the vulnerable. When Kull unleashes a monstrous threat, Samson stands firm, defeats the beast, and turns back to save Terra when she’s in danger, proving his resolve isn’t just about battle, but about justice.

Peril from the Past [Part 1]
17 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorJohn Pitt

In "Peril from the Past [Part 1]," Samson and his companions uncover Dr. John Pitt, a scientist frozen since the nuclear war, only to find him a self-serving coward. Though reluctant, they press him to help stop a dangerous release of ancient chemicals threatening to end all life in N'Yark.

[Peril from the Past, Part 2] The Desperate Mission
15 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorJohn Pitt

In "[Peril from the Past, Part 2] The Desperate Mission," Dr. Pitt leads the group to the toxic leak site using ancient vehicles, guiding them to the radioactive waste that must be neutralized. As he attempts to flee by helicopter, Sharmaine—hidden aboard—confronts him, forcing a desperate choice that leads to a final, self-sacrificing act.

The Metal Stealers [Part 1]
14 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorThorr

In "The Metal Stealers [Part 1]," Thorr and his raiders descend on N'Yark, plundering scrap metal from the ruins of the Statue of Liberty before abducting Sharmaine and Mindor. Taken to a hidden society in Greenland, where melting ice has birthed a new civilization powered by geothermal energy and advanced metalworking, the two captives face Thorr’s demands: Mindor must use his science, and Sharmaine must become his queen. Meanwhile, Samson slips aboard one of Thorr’s ships, only to be caught and cast overboard.

[The Metal Stealers, Part 2] Sinister Stronghold
18 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorThorr

In "[The Metal Stealers, Part 2] Sinister Stronghold," Samson finds himself trapped in a brutal gladiatorial arena beneath the ice of Greenland, fighting monstrous foes to earn Sharmaine’s freedom. When the tyrant Thorr refuses to honor his promise, the stakes rise as Mindor ignites a rebellion that shatters the stronghold’s grip. With the fate of two worlds hanging in the balance, Samson must push beyond his limits in a battle that could change the course of history.

The Death Geysers [Part 1]
18 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorOggar [Vaxar]

In "The Death Geysers [Part 1]," radioactive geysers erupt across Manhattan, threatening to turn the city into a toxic wasteland. With time running out, scientist Mindor teams up with Vaxar—a survivor of a flooded Hudson—on a desperate mission to develop a quenching spray, all while grappling with the unpredictable menace of Oggar, a massive mutant man-animal whose true identity hides a terrifying secret.

[The Death Geysers, Part 2] The Double Enemy
14 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorOggar [Vaxar]

In "[The Death Geysers, Part 2] The Double Enemy," Samson races against time as Vaxar’s twisted plan to harness the deadly geysers reaches its peak, using Samson himself as a conduit. With tensions rising and allies turning against one another, Samson must confront the shocking truth behind Oggar’s betrayal—only to be dragged into a final, desperate climb atop the Empire State Building.

The Sinister Satellites [Part 1]
20 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorTerraMagga

In "The Sinister Satellites [Part 1]," Mindor stumbles upon a fallen satellite and begins to wonder why so many are crashing to Earth—until he learns that Terra of Jerz is using a powerful magnetic weapon to pull them down, scavenging their advanced tech. As he joins her in the effort, Mindor soon realizes her true intent: harnessing a weather-control satellite as a weapon, and he must decide how far he’ll go to stop her.

[The Sinister Satellites, Part 2] The Monster from Space
12 pp · Science Fiction
SamsonSharmaineMindorTerra

In "[The Sinister Satellites, Part 2] The Monster from Space," a monstrous entity born from spores unleashed by Terra's satellites begins ravaging N'Yark, forcing Sharmaine to devise a desperate strategy. With Terra's magnetic weapon destroyed and no way to stop further satellites from falling, Samson must act fast to save the city—before the vacuum monster consumes everything in its path.

The Mighty Tower
1 pp · Non-Fiction
The World's Tallest
1 pp · Non-Fiction

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Full credits

artist, inker Frank Thorne
cover pencils, inks George Wilson

Reprints

↩ Reprints Mighty Samson #1 (1964), Mighty Samson #2 (1965), Mighty Samson #3 (1965), Mighty Samson #4 (1965), Mighty Samson #5 (1966), Mighty Samson #6 (1966)

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