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Strange Adventures #142

dc • 1962

Series: Strange Adventures
Issue: 142
Publisher: DC
Cover date: Jul 1, 1962

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Published by DC in 1962, this issue of Strange Adventures is notable for its classic science fiction cover art featuring the recurring character Star Hawkins. It serves as a quintessential example of the Silver Age anthology format, which prioritized standalone stories that captured the imaginative, space-faring optimism popular in mid-century American comics.

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Strange Adventures number 142 was published by DC Comics in July 1962, appearing during the prolific Silver Age of comic books. This era was characterized by a shift toward science fiction and space-themed narratives, reflecting the intense public fascination with the burgeoning Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union. As part of a long-running anthology series, this issue served as a vehicle for imaginative, short-form speculative fiction that prioritized cosmic wonder over traditional superhero tropes.

The issue features cover art by Sid Greene and interior work by a rotating roster of DC's house artists, common for the era's production model. The creative direction focused on high-concept visuals and pulpy narrative hooks designed to capture the attention of newsstand browsers. While the anthology format of Strange Adventures did not center on a single enduring character like Batman or Superman, it provided a vital sandbox for artists and writers to experiment with genre conventions, earning it a respected place among historians of mid-century science fiction comics.

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