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Strange Adventures #117

DC · Series began 1950 · June 1960

first appearance of Gardner Grayle, Marene Herald, Douglas Herald and others

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Gardner Grayle (leader of The Atomic Knights) — first appearance · origin
Marene Herald (of The Atomic Knights) — first appearance · origin
Douglas Herald (of The Atomic Knights) — first appearance · origin
Hollis Hobard (of The Atomic Knights) — first appearance · origin
Wayne Hobard (of The Atomic Knights) — first appearance · origin
Bryndon (of The Atomic Knights) — first appearance · origin

Dates

Cover date: June 1960
On sale: April 26, 1960
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Morris Waldinger, Mike Sekowsky, Joe Kubert, Murphy Anderson, Raymond Perry, Martin Naydel, Bernard Bailyinks: Murphy Anderson, Joe Giella, Tom Nicolosi, Joe Kubert, Raymond Perry, Martin Naydel, Bernard Bailyletters: Ira Schnapp, Milt Snapinn, Gaspar Saladino, Martin Naydelscript: John Broome, Julius Schwartz, Martin Naydel, Jack Schiff

Stories

Challenge of the Gorilla Genius! · 9 pages
Scientist Doctor Van Horne discovers that a burst of cosmic rays has occurred in the vicinity of the city zoo and greatly increased the intelligence of a twelve year old gorilla named Chuga. Chuga solves the origin of cosmic rays on earth, something no human has been able to do.
The Rise of the Atomic Knights! · 8 pages
Following a nuclear war that has devastated most of the life on earth, ex-soldier Gardner Grayle finds a town subjugated by an evil Black Baron. The Baron has stockpiled all of the canned food in a fortress and will only give it to townspeople that work for the benefit of the Baron. During a confrontation with the baron’s men, Gayle finds the ancient armor in the local museum can shield individuals from harm from the Baron’s radiation weapons.
The Atomic Knights, Part II · 8 pages
Gardner and five companions, calling themselves the atomic knights, attempt to use the six suits of ancient armor to protect the townspeople. They demand that the food stockpile be shared fairly with everyone.

Characters

Gardner GrayleMarene HeraldDouglas HeraldHollis HobardWayne HobardBryndonThe Black Baron

Reprinted in

Century Plus Comic (1960), The Atomic Knights (2010), Showcase Presents: The Great Disaster Featuring the Atomic Knights (2014), Mighty Comic (1960), DC Super Stars (1976), Mysteries in Space: The Best of DC Science Fiction Comics (1980)