Strange Adventures #18
In "The World of Flying Men!", Professor Zackro and Captain Comet answer a mysterious signal from space, leading them to the asteroid Thule—home to a hidden civilization and a young Earth-born woman raised by its gentle ruler. Written by Edgar Ray Merritt and brought to life by Murphy Anderson’s dynamic art and Sy Barry’s inks, this 1952 adventure blends cosmic wonder with a touching discovery, all wrapped in a striking cover by Murphy Anderson.
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When Professor Zackro receives a distress signal from space, he and Captain Comet respond, traveling to the asteroid Thule, where they discover a young woman from Earth (daughter of Zackro's old friend) who has been raised as the child of the asteroid's kindly ruler.
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