Dry Up... And Die! Dr. Neal Emerson is on expedition in northern Canada to learn the source of a strange magnetic source near the magnetic north pole. Calling down a crack in the ice he finds an alien energy source that begins to absorb the moisture in his body, and establish a telepathic link with him. Emerson realizes that the alien thing intends to absorb the entire planets moisture, turning the Earth into a lifeless wasteland. Realizing he has gained telepathic abilities due to his proximity to the creature he tries to summon the Green Lantern for help.