Uncanny Tales #52
In "Terror from Outer Space," a fugitive from the planet Xeni crash-lands on Earth with a mysterious mineral that draws the attention of Mandrake, who soon finds himself entangled in a dangerous game when the alien takes control of Mary. With Monark sounding the alarm and the alien shifting bodies to evade capture, Mandrake must unravel the threat before the space authorities arrive. Written by Gary Poole and Giovanni Fiorentini, with art by Domenico Mirabella, and a cover by Fred Fredericks, this 1984 Alan Class tale blends sci-fi suspense with classic mystery.
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A criminal escapee of Xeni crashes to Earth with a rare mineral. Mandrake finds it and upsets his plans so he takes over Mary. Mandrake is contacted by Monark and warned of the problem. The alien swaps bodies to escape and continues trying to find until the space authorities arrive and capture him.
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