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“The Mighty Tower”
The Empire State Building is a towering gem of the New York City skyline. In this issue of Mighty Samson, readers will learn its very secrets. From the amount of steel used to construct the mighty landmark, to the many uses it has provided over the years. This is your one-stop shop for information on the United States’ most famous skyscraper.
“The Death Geysers”
Radioactive geysers of poisonous gas have begun erupting throughout the streets of N’Yark. Now a mysterious scientist has arrived to help Binder and his daughter Sharmaine find a solution to this environmental hazard. But that’s not the least of it. A mutant monster, half man and half animal, begins to stalk the ruins around their sanctuary.
Will the Mighty Samson be able to protect his friends while they search for a way to stop the radiation from ruling the nation? Why is the mutant beast following Vaxar, the last of his tribe from the northern territories? What new secrets will be discovered underneath the great tower known as the Empire State Building? Collect the series to find out!
“The World’s Tallest”
Who has two thumbs and has had a giant gorilla climb it? This building! Yes, that’s right, there are more facts and figures coming at you. The Empire State Building has seen it all. From real-life disasters to movie mayhem. Get this book today to find out!
Review
The Mighty Samson has one of my favorite post-apocalyptic settings. It’s a cross between Planet of the Apes and Thundarr the Barbarian. Unfortunately, issue five seems to be lacking the substance the other four books seemed to have. Don’t get me wrong, the other books are no intellectual deep-dive. Yet, the plot in this issue seems to be merely transitional train tracks leading readers to the King Kong spoof ending.
The whole book is nothing more than advertising for the Empire State Building. Weird. In any case, the art by Frank Thorne and George Wilson is amazing. I give this issue a solid three out of five stars. For serious monster collectors out there, you will want this series. Trust me on this one.
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