MUTANT PLANTS OF THE APOCALYPSE (GOLD KEY COMICS)
Welcome to the Relic Keep list of Mutant Plants Of The Apocalypse (Gold Key Comics). These are the Mutant Plants that I have found through my reading of the Gold Key Comics. If you know of any mutant plants you would like to see added to the timeline, please leave the details in the comments below. Thank you.
Predatory Plants – Apocalypse
Predatory Plants
After the apocalypse, radiation from the nuclear wasteland began to mutate the DNA of millions of biological species. In the N’Yark area alone there are hundreds of predatory plants. During the Mighty Samson’s infancy, his mother was attack by a mutant Venus Flytrap with several living tentacle vines.
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
The Tub-Of-Tar Fruit – Apocalypse
The Tub-Of-Tar Fruit
During a battle between the Mighty Samson and Kull the Killer’s men, Samson disabled one of his combatants with the tar substance from the Tub-Of-Tar fruit.
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Giant Needle-Throwing Cactus – Apocalypse
Giant Needle-Throwing Cactus
While exploring the ancient city of N’Yark, Samnson, Sharmaine, and her father Mindor triggered another predatory plant. This mutant cactus was able to track the movement of the humans traveling nearby, then shoot thick needles at them. Was this an attack, or a defensive function?
(The Mighty Samson #1, 1964)
Thirst Plant – Apocalypse
Help From A Monster
During a battle with the Mighty Samson, Kull the Killer and his gang fell into the monster filled waters of the Huzon River. To quickly escape, the men grabbed on to a not so savage tentacled plant called the “Thirst Plant”.
(The Mighty Sampson #2, 1964)
Thorn Cage – Apocalypse
No Where To Run
During a adventure with the 20th Century Scientist, Dr. Pitt, the Mighty Samson chased the doctor through the jungle of N’Yark. The fleeing Pitt was eventually trapped by a carnivorous plant called Thorn Cage.
(The Mighty Sampson #3, 1964)