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Reptisaurus #6
In "Reptisaurus vs. The Red Star," the giant prehistoric beast is awakened and attacked by Soviet bombers in the Himalayas, sparking a bizarre clash of Cold War tensions and monster mayhem. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life with dynamic art by Joe Sinnott and Vince Colletta, this 1962 Charlton classic sees the U.S. military team up with the titanic Reptisaurus to take on communist aggression—using paratroopers, airdropped vitamins, and a web of jet cables in a battle that's equal parts absurd and thrilling. The cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia captures the epic scale of the showdown, making this a standout issue from the era's pulp-inspired sci-fi comics.