#136

Synopsis

A general who has the responsibility of launching a nuclear counter attack is replaced by a robot that his bosses think is more suited for a role that requires perfection. When an unidentified radar object approaches at ICBM speed, the robot concludes that it must be a Soviet first strike and prepares to launch a counter attack. The general remembers a satellite that was launched years ago and was expected to re-enter the atmosphere soon. He disconnects the robot before it can push the button. His grateful superiors reinstate him.

Notes

Reprinted from

• Astonishing #27
• Uncanny Tales #36
• Uncanny Tales #48
• Uncanny Tales #54
• Strange Tales #102
• Journey into Unknown Worlds #48

Credits

Script

Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Carl Wessler, Paul S. Newman

Pencils

Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Paul Reinman, Bill Everett, Pete Morisi, Frank Bolle, Dave Berg, Cal Massey

Inks

Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Paul Reinman, Bill Everett, Pete Morisi, Frank Bolle, Dave Berg, Cal Massey

Colours

Stan Goldberg

Letters

Artie Simek, Pete Morisi

Editing

Stan Lee

Original editor

Stan Lee

Reprint editor

Alan Class