Amazing Adventures featuring the War of the Worlds No. 27

Amazing Adventures featuring the War of the Worlds No. 27

Usage conditions apply
Downloads
Description
From 1970 to 1976, Marvel Comics published an anthology series titled “Amazing Adventures.” It was the second use of the title by Marvel, the first running for six issues in 1961. A third series featuring reprinted material was produced in 1979.
This series of “Amazing Adventures” ran for 39 issues, 21 of which were devoted to a sequel to British Author H.G. Wells’ seminal tale of alien invasion “The War of the Worlds” (1898. )In Marvel’s “War of the Worlds” the interstellar invaders from Well’s story launch a second, successful attack upon a futuristic Earth, enslaving the human population.
The storyline introduced Killraven, a heroic gladiator inspired by both science fiction and “sword and sorcery” fantasy. Credit is given to writer Don Macgregor, who wrote all but five issues of the series, for making Killraven a compelling character, emphasizing classic ideas of valor and friendship.
“Amazing Adventures” number 31 is notable as the first mainstream comic to feature an interracial kiss.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
comic book
date made
1973
1974
maker
Marvel Comics
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 3/4 in x 10 1/4 in; x 17.145 cm x 26.035 cm
ID Number
2013.3039.083
nonaccession number
2013.3039
catalog number
2013.3039.083
Credit Line
Gift of George R. Zug
subject
Comics
Fantasy
See more items in
Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Nominate this object for photography.   

Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.

Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. We apologize for the interruption. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. If you require a personal response, please use our Contact page.