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'''The Crystal Cubes''' were a gift of the ancient gods to the people at the [[Collegium Magikos|College of Magic]].
'''The Crystal Cubes''' were a gift of the ancient gods to the people at the [[Collegium Magikos|College of Magic]].
==History==
==History==
First time the the crystal ball is mentioned is in the daily story "[[Master of Magic]]", where Mandrake keep it in a safe in his house. The crystal ball has a tiny replica of the [[The College of Magic|College of Magic]] inside and Mandrake using it for a ''long-distance-call''. Sitting in front of it and focusing he is able to enter the crystal end mentally visit the College and speack with [[Theron]].  
The first mention of the crystal ball occurs in the daily story "[[Master of Magic]]," where Mandrake keeps it secure in a safe within his house. This crystal ball contains a miniature replica of the [[Collegium Magikos|College of Magic]], and Mandrake uses it for long-distance communication. By sitting in front of it and focusing, he can mentally visit the College and converse with [[Theron]].


When Mandrake graduated from the College of Magic the crystal ball was a gift from Theron, so Mandrake could reach him anywhere on Earth. Theron said that the crystal could be older than the pyramides, and was the only one in the world. The College was build as a copy of the tiny replica inside the crystal ball. The legend said it was left by men from the sky, and inspired an ancient architect to build the first Greek temple.  
When Mandrake graduated from the College of Magic, Theron gifted him the crystal ball, enabling Mandrake to contact him anywhere on Earth. Theron claimed the crystal could predate the pyramids and was the sole one of its kind globally. The College was constructed to resemble the miniature replica within the crystal ball. Legend has it that it was left behind by beings from the sky, inspiring an ancient architect to build the first Greek temple.


Second time Lee Falk mentioned ''the rarest treasure of all'' is in the daily story "The Cobra Strikes". Now it is described as an ancient crystal cube, a mysterious object that amplifies and transmits throught around the Earth - or to the stars. The cube is under Theron's protection at the College, and only one other cube exists - under Mandrake's protection at [[Xanadu]]. Mandrake keeps his cube behind a hidden panel, protected by laser beams, in his study. When Theron calls him, a violet light is lit on the outside of the panel. Mandrake uses his cube to mentally visit Theron at the College.  
The second reference to this rare treasure occurs in the daily story "[[The Cobra Strikes (The College of Magic)|The Cobra Strikes]]." Now described as an ancient crystal cube, this mysterious object amplifies and transmits thoughts across the Earth or even to the stars. The cube is safeguarded by Theron at the College, and another exists under Mandrake's protection in Xanadu. Mandrake conceals his cube behind a hidden panel, guarded by laser beams, in his study. When Theron contacts him, a violet light illuminates outside the panel. Mandrake uses his cube to mentally connect with Theron at the College.


Theron reveals that in addition to being a thought transmitter, the cubes also amplify mental power to the Nth degree. The cube at the College is actually the power generator for their city, and it could provide power to light the entire Earth. The cubes were a gift from visitors from another star when the ancient founded the Collegium Magikos 4.000 years ago. Although the cubes were in the possession of College for a long time, it was only two centuries ago that Therons father ''(then the grand master)'' learned the secret of their power.  
Theron reveals that besides being a thought transmitter, the cubes amplify mental power exponentially. The cube at the College serves as the power generator for their city and could illuminate the entire Earth. These cubes were a gift from extraterrestrial visitors when the ancient founders established the Collegium Magikos 4,000 years ago. Although the College possessed the cubes for centuries, it was only two centuries ago that Theron's father, the grand master at the time, unraveled the secret of their power.


In the daily story "[[Karma's Adventure]]" Theron elaborates that the cubes amplify mental power - the greatest power in the Universe - strong enough to split the Earth. He and Mandrake now using the cubes to create a mental net to find the Cobra. In the daily story "[[The Rogues]]" the Cobra has made himself a imitation model of the cube. He said the if he had the real one he could control the Earth - or split it. He could move mountains, crush the Moon, or go to the stars.  
In the daily story "[[Karma's Adventure]]," Theron explains that the cubes amplify mental power—the most potent force in the Universe—potent enough to split the Earth. Theron and Mandrake now utilize the cubes to create a mental network to locate the [[Luciphor|Cobra]]. In "[[The Rogues]]," the Cobra crafts a replica of the cube. He claims that with the real one, he could control or even split the Earth, move mountains, shatter the Moon, or journey to the stars.


In the daily story "[[The Cobra and the Cube]]" Mandrake said that Theron discovered that the crystal cubes were mental-power amplifiers, about 200 years ago. The Cobra has been working on his own model of a crystal cube. But it only amplify mental power enough to move a feather and - make people dream - nightmares. In the following story "[[The Search for the Cobra]]" the Cobra continued working on his crystal cube, and has succeeded in doing it more powerful. Mandrake uses his own cube to make a mental probe to search for the Cobra. When he found him, he used the power of the crystal cube to destroy the Cobra's imitation model and then his hideout.  
In "[[The Cobra and the Cube]]," Mandrake reveals that Theron discovered the cubes' mental power amplification about 200 years ago. The Cobra has been developing his own version of the crystal cube, but it only amplifies mental power enough to move a feather or induce dreams and nightmares. In the subsequent story, "[[The Search for the Cobra]]," the Cobra enhances his crystal cube's power. Mandrake uses his cube to conduct a mental probe, locating the Cobra. He then employs the crystal cube's power to obliterate the Cobra's imitation model and subsequently his hideout.


In the daily story "[[The Thieves]]" when some thieves manage to get into Xanadu by pretending to come from an electricity company, Mandrake worries about the safety of the cube. In addition, he has become unsure whether he can take responsibility for the cube any longer. As he said: ''That's too much power for any man to control.'' After talking with Theron, he decides that the cube will be safest in the College of Magic. At the College Theron keeps his cube in a chamber under a lava river where a tunnel leads up to the bottom of a deep lake. Steel ''dragon-like'' gates seals the tunnel so that water does not flow down the tunnel. Theron said that if Mandrake ever need the crystal cube, he could send it to him, using the other cube.  
In the daily story "[[The Thieves]]," when thieves infiltrate Xanadu pretending to be from an electricity company, Mandrake worries about the cube's safety. He becomes uncertain if he can responsibly manage such immense power, stating, "That's too much power for any man to control." After consulting Theron, he decides the cube would be safest in the College of Magic. Theron stores his cube in a chamber beneath a lava river with a tunnel leading to the bottom of a deep lake. Steel gates resembling dragons seal the tunnel, preventing water from flowing in. Theron assures Mandrake that if he ever needs the crystal cube, it can be sent to him using the other cube.  


In the daily story "[[Mandrake's Wedding at Cockaigne]]," a slightly different narrative unfolds about the crystal cube. Its origins are ancient and unknown, functioning as a generator that amplifies mental power infinitely. It is the sole cube of its kind on Earth, capable of splitting the Earth or moving a star. According to Theron, the cube always rests on a marble altar at the College, plainly visible. However, Theron becomes deeply concerned about its safety; individuals within the College are attempting to steal it, aiming to use its power to dominate the world. This marks the first time in 408 years that Theron decides to leave the College, traveling to New York City to visit Mandrake. He brings the crystal cube with him, securing it inside a safe in Mandrake's study at Xanadu. Theron creates a mental force field around it for protection.


 
Later, in the story "[[Mountain of Mystery]]," two cubes reappear. Mandrake, at Xanadu, attempts to contact Theron using his cube, while Theron possesses the other cube at the College of Magic.
 
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Theron believe that the reason for that he have reach the age 300 is due to his daily meditations in front of the cube, it expiation him for waves from the cubes.
 
The cubes amplify and transmit thoughts around the earth (or even the stars), it even infinite power to light the earth - or split it.
 
The usual use for the cubes is that meditation in front of the cube make it creating a kind of power station for the College of Magic so they can survive inside the mountain, and it is a way for Theron at the College of Magic and Mandrake at [[Xanadu]] to keep close contact.
 
The cubes have terrifying power and it would be a disaster if they fall in the hands of the wrong people. For the Cobra it would make him to the master of the earth, no wonder that he was after one of the cubes for a long time.
 
Theron and Mandrake discover that it was to dangerous for Mandrake to have one of the cubes at Xanadu and decided that both of the cubes must stay at the College of Magic under Theron's protection.


== Notable appearances ==
== Notable appearances ==

Revision as of 12:41, 22 October 2023

The Crystal Cube
Crystal-cube-01.png
First appearance: "Master of Magic" and
The Cobra Strikes (The College of Magic)
Created by: Lee Falk and
Phil Davis/Fred Fredericks


The Crystal Cubes were a gift of the ancient gods to the people at the College of Magic.

History

The first mention of the crystal ball occurs in the daily story "Master of Magic," where Mandrake keeps it secure in a safe within his house. This crystal ball contains a miniature replica of the College of Magic, and Mandrake uses it for long-distance communication. By sitting in front of it and focusing, he can mentally visit the College and converse with Theron.

When Mandrake graduated from the College of Magic, Theron gifted him the crystal ball, enabling Mandrake to contact him anywhere on Earth. Theron claimed the crystal could predate the pyramids and was the sole one of its kind globally. The College was constructed to resemble the miniature replica within the crystal ball. Legend has it that it was left behind by beings from the sky, inspiring an ancient architect to build the first Greek temple.

The second reference to this rare treasure occurs in the daily story "The Cobra Strikes." Now described as an ancient crystal cube, this mysterious object amplifies and transmits thoughts across the Earth or even to the stars. The cube is safeguarded by Theron at the College, and another exists under Mandrake's protection in Xanadu. Mandrake conceals his cube behind a hidden panel, guarded by laser beams, in his study. When Theron contacts him, a violet light illuminates outside the panel. Mandrake uses his cube to mentally connect with Theron at the College.

Theron reveals that besides being a thought transmitter, the cubes amplify mental power exponentially. The cube at the College serves as the power generator for their city and could illuminate the entire Earth. These cubes were a gift from extraterrestrial visitors when the ancient founders established the Collegium Magikos 4,000 years ago. Although the College possessed the cubes for centuries, it was only two centuries ago that Theron's father, the grand master at the time, unraveled the secret of their power.

In the daily story "Karma's Adventure," Theron explains that the cubes amplify mental power—the most potent force in the Universe—potent enough to split the Earth. Theron and Mandrake now utilize the cubes to create a mental network to locate the Cobra. In "The Rogues," the Cobra crafts a replica of the cube. He claims that with the real one, he could control or even split the Earth, move mountains, shatter the Moon, or journey to the stars.

In "The Cobra and the Cube," Mandrake reveals that Theron discovered the cubes' mental power amplification about 200 years ago. The Cobra has been developing his own version of the crystal cube, but it only amplifies mental power enough to move a feather or induce dreams and nightmares. In the subsequent story, "The Search for the Cobra," the Cobra enhances his crystal cube's power. Mandrake uses his cube to conduct a mental probe, locating the Cobra. He then employs the crystal cube's power to obliterate the Cobra's imitation model and subsequently his hideout.

In the daily story "The Thieves," when thieves infiltrate Xanadu pretending to be from an electricity company, Mandrake worries about the cube's safety. He becomes uncertain if he can responsibly manage such immense power, stating, "That's too much power for any man to control." After consulting Theron, he decides the cube would be safest in the College of Magic. Theron stores his cube in a chamber beneath a lava river with a tunnel leading to the bottom of a deep lake. Steel gates resembling dragons seal the tunnel, preventing water from flowing in. Theron assures Mandrake that if he ever needs the crystal cube, it can be sent to him using the other cube.

In the daily story "Mandrake's Wedding at Cockaigne," a slightly different narrative unfolds about the crystal cube. Its origins are ancient and unknown, functioning as a generator that amplifies mental power infinitely. It is the sole cube of its kind on Earth, capable of splitting the Earth or moving a star. According to Theron, the cube always rests on a marble altar at the College, plainly visible. However, Theron becomes deeply concerned about its safety; individuals within the College are attempting to steal it, aiming to use its power to dominate the world. This marks the first time in 408 years that Theron decides to leave the College, traveling to New York City to visit Mandrake. He brings the crystal cube with him, securing it inside a safe in Mandrake's study at Xanadu. Theron creates a mental force field around it for protection.

Later, in the story "Mountain of Mystery," two cubes reappear. Mandrake, at Xanadu, attempts to contact Theron using his cube, while Theron possesses the other cube at the College of Magic.

Notable appearances

Some of the stories where the Crystal Cube has featured most prominently are:

Year Daily/Sundays Title Artist Comments
1963 daily "Master of Magic" Davis The Crystal Ball
1969 daily "The Cobra Strikes (The College of Magic)" Fredericks
1970 daily "Karma's Adventure" Fredericks
1971 daily "The Rogues" Fredericks
1973 daily "Tale of Aleena" Fredericks
1974 daily "The Cobra and the Cube" Fredericks
1974 daily "The Search for the Cobra" Fredericks
1975 daily "The Thieves" Fredericks The Crystal Cube was broght to the College of Magic
1997 daily "Mandrake's Wedding at Cockaigne" Fredericks Theron brought the Crystal Cube to Xanadu
2002 daily "Mountain of Mystery" Fredericks The Crystal Cube is at Xanadu

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