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Challengers of the Unknown, #1

Published: April-May 1958

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The Human Pets!

Story Featuring Challengers of the Unknown

"Our young captor from out of space left the top off our cage--and his household pet is going for us!"

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The Challengers of the Unknown
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Story Notes

Inks credit from Bob Hughes. We previously credited Marvin Stein. Logo design credits from Todd Klein via his Facebook posting Comics Logos C #37: CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN on 2 August 2021.

The Man Who Tampered with Infinity

Story Featuring Challengers of the Unknown

"Look out!"

Characters
Other
The Challengers of the Unknown
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Story Notes

Possible Stein inks per Mark Evanier and Nick Caputo after studying his concurrent work. In conversations with Greg Theakston, Stein said he did not ink any Challengers stories but it's possible he had forgotten. Previous indexers credited Jack and Roz Kirby on inks.

The Human Pets

Story Featuring Challengers of the Unknown

"Man may be the master of the Earth--but what is his standing in the universe?"

Characters
The Challengers of the Unknown
Credits
Story Notes

Possible Stein inks per Mark Evanier and Nick Caputo after studying his concurrent work. In conversations with Greg Theakston, Stein said he did not ink any Challengers stories but it's possible he had forgotten. Previous indexers credited Jack and Roz Kirby on inks. Child alien plaything motif was reused by Kirby in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #24, “The Infant Terrible” as per Comic Book Historians article researched by Alex Grand.

Danger: Space Ship Landing

"Three days earlier, radar had picked up a flight of unidentified aircraft of unusual size."

Ad Featuring American Seeds

Story Notes

Back cover. Advertisement for the American Seed Co.

Ad Featuring Jowett Institute of Physical Training

"Are you skinny like I was?"

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Inside back cover.

Ad Featuring Stephens Credit Sales Mottoes

"Do you want spending money?"

Ad Featuring Garcelon Stamps

"Free! New issues... plus new, rare bonus offer!"

Story Notes

Advertisement for Garcelon Stamp Co.

Story Featuring Professor Eureka

"I'm glad the British Museum let you go..."

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Other
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Story Featuring Abdul the Fire Eater

"Abdul is the greatest fire eater..."

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Other
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Magic Magnifier Helps Betty & Jim Solve Big "Jewel Mystery!"
Credits

Story Featuring Challengers of the Unknown

"These are men of reckless courage..."

Characters
The Challengers of the Unknown
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Story Notes

Possible Stein inks per Nick Caputo. Previous indexer credited Wally Wood.

The Secret of the Happy Pig!

Story Featuring Peter Porkchops

"Why am I always so miserable?"

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Other
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Inside front cover.