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Cover of Mighty Samson (1964) #18

Mighty Samson (1964) #18

Western 1964–1982 series Cover date May 1969

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About this issue

Mighty Samson #18 (1964) is issue #18 of Western's Mighty Samson (1964–1982), with a cover date of May 1969. Written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jack Sparling.

Creators

Writer
Otto Binder
Penciller
Jack Sparling
Inker
Jack Sparling
Letterer
Ben Oda
Cover artist
George Wilson

The stories

“The Winged Raiders, Part 1”

Spearbirds attack the N'Yark people. Samson defends. But the birds are sent by blue men with rainbow-colored wings, the Wingmen from the North, come to take over N'Yark and drive humans out. Yet young Hawkaar spots Sharmaine and saves her. Samson drives him off. Sharmaine is thrilled, "You're jealous!" King Zorr sends spearbirds to kill the champion Samson.

“Slaves of the Ray”

A "slave ray" mentally compels the citizens of Ultra City. Tom Morrow, mental giant, and Cindia levitate to the source. Master Manx uses a master computer to give mental commands. Tom battles with mental spears and swords as Cindia dives for the plug. Tom calls in the police anonymously, keeping his powers secret.

“The Winged Raiders, Part 2] Battle in the Skies”

King Zorr attacks N'Yark, his spearbirds dropping rocks and threatening impalement. Samson battles from below, but there's no way to reach the birdmen's lair atop the Chrysler Building. Hawkaar deserts King Zorr to woo Sharmaine, who's delighted. King Zorr smacks Hawkaar and kidnaps Sharmaine. Samson lures a Long-Neck Beast to eat spearbirds. Free, he scales the building. Hawkaar tries to rescue Sharmaine but is speared. Samson grapples Zorr and pitches him off the tower. Sharmaine weeps for Hawkaar.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.