Western Released July 1964

Mighty Samson #1 (1964)

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Mighty Samson #1 is the premiere issue of the Mighty Samson series from Western, released July 1, 1964. Written by Otto Binder with artwork by Mo Gollub. Notable appearances include Samson. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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$85
Published July 1964
Pages 36

No ads in book. Painted cover. Back cover has pinup of front cover painting. Entire issue from cover to cover is comic stories and one page strips. Story "Mighty Samson" tells of the origin of Samson in the "primitive world of the future" and how he teams up with Sharmaine and her scientist father Mindor and in "Ancient Weapon" a hidden supply of rifles leads to a conflict with Kull the Killer and his tribe. Issue also features "Keys of Knowledge," one-page education feature on inside covers. No art/story credits given. Cover price $0.12.

Key Facts

  • 1st appearance and origin of Mighty Samson

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Cover art for Mighty Samson #1
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