Strange Adventures, #130

Published: July 1961

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War with the Giant Frogs!
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War with the Giant Frogs!

"Life on Earth was born in the warm waters of the prehistoric oceans, but it was always thought to have developed its most intelligent form of life on land!"

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Undersea explorers Jim and Rhoda Trent discover Shtill, a civilization of giant, intelligent frogs. After sending them to the surface world to let their fellow humans know of their plans to invade, the Shtillians are bluffed into thinking humans have greater weapons than theirs.

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The Invisible Space-Dog

"Run, boy -- Faster!!"

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An alien dog lands on Earth, and together with 11-year-old Peter Blake and his next-door neighbor, a science fiction writer, it prevents a battle between two warring alien races.

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The Toy Soldier War!

Story Featuring Space Museum

"Every few years Steve Vance traveled hundreds of light years into space to the star-sun Antares' smallest planet, Jorga -- to buy toys!"

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While on the planet Jorga to buy toys for his company, Solar Toys Corporation, Steve Vance and toymaker Karstol use Karstol's indestructible toys to defeat an invasion by the warrior Kriil race.

Story Featuring What's the Difference Between

"A guided missle and a guided rocket..."

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Information about guided missiles and guided rockets.

Letter Column Featuring Spotlight on Science

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Letters from T. H., A. P., D. W., I. S.

Story Featuring Amazing Ratios!

"A fireball is a type of meteor which is large enough to be apparently brighter than the planet Jupiter..."

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The following comparisons are made: the brightness between a fireball and Jupiter; the vision of a hawk and that of an airplane pilot; and the size of duckweed blossoms and the head of a pin.

Story Featuring Planets of Wonder

"When Mercury passes in front of the sun..."

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Information about the planets Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus.

Gifts from Your Elders!

"Gosh, what's the sense of visiting a club for old folks -- they're no fun!"

Story Notes

Public service announcement in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly, coordinating organization for national health, welfare and recreation agencies of the U.S.

Ad Featuring Wilson Chemical Company Cloverine Brand Salve

"Boys! Girls! Ladies! Men! Win a beautiful new photo ring!"

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Advertisement for the Wilson Chemical Co. Cloverine Brand salve sales kit. Back cover.

Ad Featuring Jowett Institute of Physical Training

"Are you skinny like I was?"

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Advertisement for the Jowett Institute of Physical Training bodybuilding system. Inside back cover.

Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission

"Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park, New Jersey."

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Advertisement and coupons for Palisades Amusement Park.

"The inside stories of Batman and Robin's top secrets"

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Story Notes

Advertisement for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #1.

Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll Ice Cream Bar

"Everybody's looking for the new Tootsie Roll ice cream bar"

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Advertisement for the Tootsie Roll ice cream bar.

Ad Featuring Garcelon Stamps

"Free! World-wide stamps... just released!"

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Advertisement for stamps and accessories from Garcelon Stamps.

Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies]

"There's more than meets the eye..."

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Advertisement for Tootsie Roll Pop candy.

"See the many fantastic faces of Superman..."

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Advertisement for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #3.

Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll

"Tootsie Roll makes history!"

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Advertisement for Tootsie Roll candy.

Ad Featuring Revolutionary War Soldiers

"204 Revolutionary War Soldiers"

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Advertisement for miniature, plastic toy Revolutionary War soldiers. Inside front cover.

Ad Featuring Frontier Cabin

"Big enough for 2-3 kids!"

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Advertisement for a children's playhouse in the shape of a cabin. Inside front cover.

"At last! The giant comic book you've dreamed about is here!"

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Advertisement for Secret Origins (DC, 1961 series) #1.