The Best of Simon and Kirby #[nn]
A mysterious triangular meteor crashes into a space station, sparking curiosity and caution among the crew. When Captain Kelly opens it, a walnut-shaped object is revealed—leading to a series of strange beeps and explosions that culminate in a shocking encounter with a space creature clinging to an old Sputnik satellite. The walnut and the creature reunite, then vanish into the sky aboard the meteor, leaving behind more questions than answers. This story, written and illustrated by Jack Kirby with inks by Marvin Stein and letters by Joe Rosen and Artie Simek, features a striking cover by Kirby, capturing the cosmic mystery in bold, dynamic lines.
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A triangular meteor is captured and brought on board a space station. Captain Kelly cuts into the meteor and finds a walnut shaped object inside. Major General Holt cautions Kelly against thinking they've found life. The lab technician investigates further but then there's a beep-beep sound and an explosion rocks the lab. There are more explosions accompanied by the beeps. Kelly is outside and sees an old Sputnik satellite which is beeping and then sees a space creature clinging to it. The walnut object appears and reunites with the space creature and they fly off in a triangular meteor.
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