Strange Adventures, #117
Published: June 1960
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Challenge of the Gorilla Genius!
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Challenge of the Gorilla Genius!
"Was Dr. Van Horne a righteous man — or one of evil?"
Storyline
Scientist Doctor Van Horne discovers that a burst of cosmic rays has occurred in the vicinity of the city zoo and greatly increased the intelligence of a twelve year old gorilla named Chuga. Â Chuga solves the origin of cosmic rays on earth, something no human has been able to do.
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella
"Human males and females have a different number of bones..."
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger
- Inks: John Sherwood
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
The Readers' Choice!
Storyline
House ad for Brave and the Bold #30 and Showcase #26.
Characters
- Aquaman
- J'onn J'onzz
- Wonder Woman
- Flash
- Green Lantern
- Amazo
- Professor Ivo
- Rip Hunter
Credits
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Joe Kubert
The Rise of the Atomic Knights!
"World War III… the great atomic war... is over... and in its wake lies an earth in ruins!"
Storyline
Following a nuclear war that has devastated most of the life on earth, ex-soldier Gardner Grayle finds a town subjugated by an evil Black Baron.  The Baron has stockpiled all of the canned food in a fortress and will only give it to townspeople that work for the benefit of the Baron.  During a confrontation with the baron’s men, Gayle finds the ancient armor in the local museum can shield individuals from harm from the Baron’s radiation weapons.
Characters
- The Black Baron
- Gardner Grayle [Origin]
- Douglas Herald [Origin]
- Marene Herald [Origin]
- Hollis Hobard [Origin]
- Wayne Hobard [Origin]
- Bryndon [Origin]
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
"During its period of growth, a ton of wheat 'drinks' 496 tons of water..."
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger
- Inks: John Sherwood
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
Credits
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
- Script: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
The usual "Spotlight on Science" masthead is missing; letters from S.M., A.W., N.T.
The Atomic Knights, Part II
"Soon… in the central square of the town, as people, hearing the amazing news, gather swiftly."
Storyline
Gardner and five companions, calling themselves the atomic knights, attempt to use the six suits of ancient armor to protect the townspeople. They demand that the food stockpile be shared fairly with everyone.
Characters
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
Featuring Science-Snaps
"Black attracts bees more than any other color!"
Credits
- Script: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
- Letters: Martin Naydel
Story Notes
Signature has been removed from the reprint.
Be Your Own Boss!
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.