Strange Adventures

Author: Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

DC, under the leadership of Julie Schwartz, gave itself over to the science fiction concept thoroughly, and Strange Adventures was one of the best of all their titles. The first of their Scifi anthologies was Strange Adventures, it actually pre-dated the Silver Age when it was first released in 1950. The recurring characters that appeared are legendary among fans – Space Museum, Captain Comet, Deadman, Immortal Man, Star Rovers, Star Hawkins, Enchantress, and many incredible stand-alone stories that drew oohs-and-ahs from fans. The talent working on the title, from Gardner Fox and Arnold Drake writing, to Carmen Infantino and Neal Adams handling the art. Strange Adventures was the title that made it possible for greater exploration into the world of science fiction, and the one that served as the template for so many genre anthology titles that came afterwards. Perhaps the most memorable recurring characters in Strange Adventures were the Atomic Knights. On a far-off planet, the Atomic Knights mounted their noble, mighty, over-sized dalmatians for their adventures. Yes, on the surface, it's a weird concept, but the stories were powerful and entertaining, and maybe the best examples of how DC managed to take the silliest of concepts and turn them into compelling stories. Why its on the list: Probably the defining science fiction anthology title for at least a decade!