Mystery in Space #55
In "The Beast from the Runaway World!", art dealer Art Larkin risks everything to smuggle a legendary musician from the isolated planet Athena, sparking unexpected diplomatic ripples across the stars. Written by John Broome and brought to life with bold visuals by Sid Greene, this 1959 DC adventure blends interplanetary intrigue with a touch of high-stakes heist. The cover by Gil Kane and Jack Adler captures the mystery with a striking, otherworldly scene.
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Art Larkin goes broke when his interplanetary beauty contest provokes a riot. He surreptitiously enters the closed planet Athena to spirit put a renowned musician. His success leads to Athena opening relations with the Brotherhood of Planets.
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