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Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) comic books 1950-1959

  • Issue #5
    Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 5
    • 2-1/2" Cumulative spine split.

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Joe Gill. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. Most of the stories in this issue feature art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A soldier invades a family's dream house, in a story with a Twilight Zone-like ending. An escaped prisoner fleeing across the desert finds an oasis populated by beautiful women...or is it a mirage? A rocketship crew is displeased to discover a young stowaway. Live for Reunion; Stranger in the House; Stowaway; A Dreamers World; The Mirage. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 6
    • Water damage. 3" cumulative spine split.

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Joe Gill. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. Most of the stories in this issue feature art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A doctor makes a house call 150 years out of his usual circuit. A wannabe hypnotist learns that his ancestors, evil sorcerers, are only too willing to give him their power. A construction crew assigned to demolish an ancient bridge learns it is protected by an ancient god. Night Call; The Strange Fate of Captain Fenton; Snake Snare; Where Is Kubar?; Look Deep Into My Eyes; Father, Help Me! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 8
    • Water damage.
    • Interior piece missing. Slightly affects panel edge. 1 1/4" Spine split from bottom. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Tape.

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Dick Giordano, Bill Molno, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. A spaceship crew mutinies when their captain won't return to Earth, until they learn the reason why, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A magical handbag grants a couple's wishes, in one of two stories this issue illustrated by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. In another Colan story, a telepath tries to expand his abilities, and soon regrets it. Adrift in Space; Eyes of a Cat; The Good Provider; Elixir; Full Development; S.S.S.; The Half Men. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #11
    Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 11
    • Staple rust.

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Paul Reinman and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. An imaginative caveman dreams of a better world, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko (credited as J. Kodti). In another Ditko story, mountain climbers encounter aliens atop Mount Everest. An archaeologist discovers that his biological relationship to an ancient kingdom gives him an advantage. Voyage to Nowhere; Oggo The Thinker; The Mountain That Was; The Subject; Frightful Fears; The Strange Return; A Little Green Man Is Here. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12
    Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 12
    • Water damage. Cover detached. Staple rust with migration.

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Ernie Hart. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. A run-down house cheers up a distraught couple, and vice versa, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In another Ditko story that reflects its Cold War origins, deadly machines produce the weapons of war in a future world that doesn't need them. Lou gets Flo a magical charm bracelet from one of those magical sidewalk vendors, but it only does good if your intentions are good, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. The Water Stealers; Automata Ultima; The House That Cheered Up; A Lost Dimension; The Charm Bracelet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #14
    Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 14

    Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. A mysterious gas from outer space causes all humanity to lose the ability to lie. A volunteer for a science experiment learns that Professor Harver has figured out how to reverse gravity, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Jason has two hours to live, but all he can think of is his wife. An Air of Honesty; No. 9 Swanson St.; The Strange Place; Two Hours; The Nobody. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.