The Empire Strikes Back Weekly #128
"Chapter XI: The Training" delivers a gripping blend of suspense and wonder, as a deep sea explorer makes a startling discovery: a colossal reptile emerging from the ocean depths. With dynamic artwork by Jack Kirby and inks by Steve Ditko, the story captures the creature’s awe-inspiring journey to the surface and the ensuing chaos—before it collapses, unable to survive in the air. The cover by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer perfectly frames the moment’s tension, making this 1980 Marvel UK weekly a standout in the saga.
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A deep sea explorer encounters a giant reptile that follows him back to the surface. The creature explores the surface, causing panic until it faints due to its inability to breathe air and is dumped back into the sea.
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