Unclassified – Apocalypse
Unclassified – Butterfly Mutation
After the fall of mankind, the radioactive fallout of nuclear weapons began to mutate animals and a accelerated rate. In some cases one or more genotypes began to merge into new animal species. How these mutations happened is unknown. This is only one example.
This appears to be a butterfly and snake hybrid. The local population has yet to name this species. Only time will tell if this animal is predator or prey.
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
More Mutations – Apocalypse
More Mutations
There are multiple examples of cross genetic mutations in the N’Yark jungle area. In this scene we see an Alligator Elephant mutation and very large bat hybrid. There is also a Six-Pawed Snake Monkey specimen. Is this creature related to the Six-Pawed Gorilla? Another animal looks to be a Fox Frog hybrid. Like the Monkey and Gorilla mutation, is the Fox Frog related to the Flying Wolf genome?
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Wooly Rhino – Apocalypse
Ice Age Resurgence
In the post apocalyptic world of the Mighty Samson, mutant hybrid animals have multiplied and an exaggerated rate. There seems to be a rebirth of some Ice Age animal species. Is this an example of a Wooly Rhino? Or, is this some new exotic mutation?
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Exotic Fur Patterns – Apocalypse
Green Fur
The great observer and post apocalypse scientist, Mindor has a fury little sidekick. Is this an example of a monkey hybrid with green fur? Mindor has not address this creatures origins during Samson’s first meeting with Sharmaine and her father.
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Lion Bear – Apocalypse
Lion Bear
During one expedition into the N’Yark jungle, the Mighty Samson hand a battle with very large Lion Bear hybrid. It took all of Samson’s mutant strength and gaul to defeat such a powerful beast.
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Six-Pawed Gorilla – Apocalypse
Six-Pawed Gorilla
The Six-Pawed Gorillas are well know by the N’Yarks tribe. This animal is not predator, but will defend its territory with brute rage. Samson defended Sharmaine and Mindor near an ancient library. The Gorilla has immense strength and a pair of antlers which it uses with a charge attack.
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Lightning Beast – Apocalypse
Lightning Beast
One of the most dangerous animal hybrids in the N’Yark area is the subterranean predator known as the Lightning Beast. This animal is some type of lizard mutation with the ability to shoot electric charges at its prey. The Mighty Samson was barely able to fend off this beast. It took the combine strength of Samson and the brains of Mindor to defeat the Lightning Beast.
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Flying Wolf – Apocalypse
Flying Wolf
Not all mutations are the same in the post apocalyptic world of Samson. The Flying Wolf is just one example of an air borne hunter which stalks the tribes of N’Yark. More data needs to be collected on this animal hybrid. Does it hunt in packs like its long distant cousin, the grey wolves of North America?
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Hydropoid – Apocalypse
Hydropoid
Awaken from suspended animation to a post apocalyptic Earth, Doctor Micron and his son Jeffrey where attacked by a strange mutant creature they would soon learn was called the Hydropoid. Part elephant and part octopus, this mutation quickly destroyed their lab. Thanks to the Microbots, the creature was killed. Are there more of these out there?
(The Microbots #1, 1971)
Butterfly Lizard – Apocalypse
Another Example?
While exploring a warehouse in downtown N’Yark, Samson spots another example of a mutated butterfly creature. Is this the same specimen notated above? Make you’re own judgement.
(The Mighty Samson #2, 1964)
Fanged Flyers – Apocalypse
Vampires Exist?
During their exploration near downtown N’Yark, the Mighty Samson and his friends are attacked by a swarm of mutated vampire bat like creatures. Dubbed “Fanged Flyers”, the three quickly retreat to safety. Are these animals supersized Vampire Bats? Only time will tell.
(The Mighty Sampson #2, 1964)
Morass Monster – Apocalypse
In the Huzon, No One Can Hear You Scream
While in pursuit of their mortal enemy Samson, Kull the Kill and his gang are attack by a river born creature known as the Morass Monster. This mutant animal appears to be insect like, with the size larger than a Tug Boat.
(The Mighty Sampson #2, 1964)
Three-Jawed Gator – Apocalypse
Genetic Mutations
With their escape from the Morass Monster, Kull and his gang briefly combat a mutated alligator type animal. This is a true example of how radiation can manipulate genetic material. The bandits refer to this animal as a “Three-Jawed Gator”.
(The Mighty Samson #2, 1964)
Titano-Turtle – Apocalypse
Mammoth Size
On the Jerz shore the Mighty Samson faces off against another scientific abomination. The Titano-Turtle is clearly a close relative to the old world snapping turtle. What a sight to see!
(The Mighty Samson #2, 1964)
Octosaur – Apocalypse
Dinosaurs Have Returned
While escaping the underground fortress of Terra of Jerz, the psychopathic woman releases one of her “pets” to deal with the worlds strongest man. The “Octosaur” is part octopus and part dinosaur. Time has no bounds when it comes to dinosaur DNA.
(The Mighty Sampson #2, 1964)
Welcome to the Relic Keep list of Mutant Animals Of The Apocalypse (Gold Key Comics). These are the Mutant Animals that I have found through my reading of the Gold Key Comics comic books. If you know of any Mutant Animals you would like to see added to the timeline, please leave the details in the comments below. Thank you.