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Amazing AAmazing Adventures featuring the War of the Worlds No. 24dventures featuring the War of the Worlds No. 18

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Maker:
Marvel Comics  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in; x 17.145 cm x 26.035 cm
Object Name:
comic book
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1973
1974
Description:
From 1970 to 1976, Marvel Comics published an anthology series titled "Amazing Adventures." It was the second use of the title by Marvel, the first running for six issues in 1961. A third series featuring reprinted material was produced in 1979.
This series of "Amazing Adventures" ran for 39 issues, 21 of which were devoted to a sequel to British Author H.G. Wells' seminal tale of alien invasion "The War of the Worlds" (1898. )In Marvel's "War of the Worlds" the interstellar invaders from Well's story launch a second, successful attack upon a futuristic Earth, enslaving the human population.
The storyline introduced Killraven, a heroic gladiator inspired by both science fiction and "sword and sorcery" fantasy. Credit is given to writer Don Macgregor, who wrote all but five issues of the series, for making Killraven a compelling character, emphasizing classic ideas of valor and friendship.
"Amazing Adventures" number 31 is notable as the first mainstream comic to feature an interracial kiss.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Comics  Search this
Fantasy  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of George R. Zug
ID Number:
2013.3039.080
Nonaccession number:
2013.3039
Catalog number:
2013.3039.080
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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