Unusual Tales #15
In "If This Be Earth," Joe Gill and Steve Ditko deliver a striking sci-fi tale from 1959, where the warlike Neptunians launch an invasion against the serene Jupertians. With a flick of a switch, the Jupertians vanish their cities underground and defend their world using massive, rolling spheres—revealing a civilization built on stealth and ingenuity. The story’s stark visuals and inventive premise are brought to life by Ditko’s distinctive pencils and inks, with lettering by Jon D’Agostino.
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The warlike beings of Neptune want to conquer the peaceful inhabitants of Jupiter. The Jupertians are able to defend themselves by hiding their magnificent cities underground with the flick of a switch and using giant balls to crush the invading ships.
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