Up for grabs is a fantastic, vintage copy of Strange Adventures #222 (1970) from DC Comics, famously starring the iconic cosmic defender of Rann, Adam Strange!
This late Silver Age / early Bronze Age milestone features a brand-new, original lead story titled "Beyond the Wall of Death!" written by the legendary Denny O'Neil, with stunning interior pencils by the masterful Gil Kane and crisp inks/cover art by Murphy Anderson.
In this cosmic sci-fi tale, Adam Strange must navigate deadly otherworldly terrain and brave lethal traps to rescue his beloved Alanna and defend the planet Rann after being struck by the iconic Zeta-Beam. In addition to the headline story, this 36-page issue includes highly collectible sci-fi backup reprints, featuring the classic Atomic Knights feature "Thanksgiving Day -- 1990!" written by John Broome and illustrated by Murphy Anderson, alongside Gardner Fox's "Treasure Planet!" It is an absolute must-have piece for any classic DC sci-fi, space-adventure, or Silver/Bronze Age completionist.
Condition & Grading Estimation
Estimated Grade: 6.5 to 7.5 (Fine+ to Very Fine- / Mid-to-High Vintage Grade)
Condition Notes: This classic 1970 specimen has been well-kept and displays wonderful overall eye appeal. The front cover retains clean gloss and bright, vivid colors. The spine shows light, honest wear consistent with its age, including small color-breaking stress ticks and minor wrinkling along the edge. Corners show very light softening, and the back cover shows typical light aging/tanning along the margins with clean surfaces and intact staples.
Professional Disclaimer: Please note that I am not a professional grader.
High-resolution photos of the actual vintage book you will receive are provided so you can closely examine the spine, corners, and surface conditions to make your own final grade determination before purchasing.
Item Details
Series: Strange Adventures (Vol. 1)
Issue: #222
Publisher: DC Comics (February 1970)
Key Characters: Adam Strange, Alanna, Sardath, The Atomic Knights
Writers: Denny O'Neil, John Broome, Gardner Fox
Artists: Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson, Bernard Sachs
Cover Artist: Murphy Anderson
Format: Single Issue, First Printing, Vintage 15¢ Cover Price
Shipping & Handling
Protection: This vintage comic comes freshly bagged and boarded in collector-grade archival materials to ensure long-term preservation.
Packaging: Shipped exclusively inside a heavy-duty, rigid Gemini comic mailer with internal cardboard padding. I take immense pride in bulletproof packaging to protect your book from bent corners, crushing, or sorting machine damage.
Logistics: While I guarantee elite packaging standards to ensure the book leaves my hands exactly as shown, please understand that carrier delivery times and transit handling are out of my personal control once checked into the postal system.