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The Aliens #1 (1967) · The Collector

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Western
The Aliens (1967)
#1

Western#1

The Aliens

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The Aliens #1

Publisher: Western
Cover date: December 1967
Cover price: $0.12
Pages: 36

Key issue

1st appearance of Captain Johner
1st appearance of Rodg
1st appearance of Zarz

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Stories

8 titled

1The Aliens
2A Matter of Judgement
3

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Grand Comics Database issue 21546

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For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles. The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens could follow. To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy. The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. A furious battle damages both ships. Then an Earth lifeboat puts out.... Via tele-translator, Captain Johner proposes half the Earth crew venture to the aliens' planet, and half the aliens go to Earth. "To establish contacts and trade. It looks like a good beginning!"

Suspense in Space

4A Case of Nerves

5The Dream Makers

6An Alien Welcome

7Talk-Down

8Fear of the Unknown

Credits

Writers: Russ Manning, Robert Schaefer, Eric Freiwald
Penciller: Russ Manning
Inker: Russ Manning
Colorist: Western Publishing Production Shop
Cover: Russ Manning
Cover colors: Western Publishing Production Shop

Editorial and production

Editors: Chase Craig, Del Connell
Art director: Tom McKimson
Managing editor: Alice Nielsen Cobb

Characters

Captain Johner· 1st appearance
Rodg· 1st appearance
Zarz· 1st appearance
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