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Space War (1959) comic books 1956-1969

  • Issue #1
    Space War (1959) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #4139465015
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4201956019
    • Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • Water damage. Cover oxidation.
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple.

    Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Bill Molno and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. The crew of a Space Patrol ship must man the "space lifeboats" after a collision with a meteor, in a story that may be the work of good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Aldar, a scientist from the Moon's subterranean civilization, can turn the Moon into an Earthlike world, but unfortunately it means destroying the Earth. Astronauts go to Venus to find out what happened to the previous mission crews, and find them walking around with suspiciously big smiles on their faces. Abandon Spaceship; The Sunmaker!; The Real "Thing;" Planet of No Return; Moon Trap. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #2
    Space War (1959) 2

    Cover by Bill Fraccio and Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Montes, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Fraccio, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. Captain Tom Hardy's Space Patrol ship meets a strange and dangerous alien opponent. A scientist-turned-alien spy seems to be fomenting war between Earth and the blue people of Talus III. An evil space fleet heading for Earth is making a big mistake. Dr. Meades Last War; Li'l Wise Guy; The Guardian Planet; Another Chance From Life; Encounter in Space!; So Small. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Space War (1959) 3
    • 1" spine split from top. Water damage. Cover loose at both staples.

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Bill Montes. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A renegade Venusian wants to attack Earth with his heat-ray, and only crew-cut Captain Derwin and his shipmates stand in his way. In the future, Pluto is the bad end of the solar system, where the space pirates are led by a sinister scientist named Milo. "Space corporal" Osha only learns that the mysterious "firebirds" are sentient and psychic when they kidnap his fellow officer. The Day the Earth Died; Pluto the Pirate Planet; Test Case; Earls Echo; The World of the Firebirds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    2 days left Auction Early Silver Age! Space Wars 3!

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  • Issue #4
    Space War (1959) 4

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Bill Montes. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A space miner dreams of a home of his own on Earth, but that may not be so easy to accomplish, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Robots from another dimension arrive on Earth with conquest on their groupmind. When Jupiterians invade the Earth, one man has a plan that could prevent disaster. Dreamer in Space; Disks of Doom; Hunk of Junk; Lunar Outpost; Earths Darkest Hour. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $39 1960 Charlton Comics Space War #4, VG RARE

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  • Issue #5
    Space War (1959) 5

    Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Montes. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A Venusian scientist thinks there may be intelligent life on Earth, but that doesn't mean he wanted to go there, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. The rising conflict on all nations of Earth turns out to be the result of an alien hate-ray. Eccentric Professor Scanlon claims he'll use teleportation to be the first human to reach the Moon. The Ray of Hate; Objective Moon; Downward to Destruction; Time for Regrets; Exiled to Earth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Space War (1959) 6
    • Water damage.

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A comic-book artist's tale of invading aliens comes eerily to life, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. (Ditko inserts art of Charlton characters Captain Atom and the Mysterious Traveler in the background of the artist's studio.) A Martian tyrant tries to convince his advisors to invade the next planet over, Earth. Professor Barnes creates the ultimate weapon, and is then captured by Jupiterians who want to use it to conquer Earth. Planet of Violence; The Implosion Bomb; NRL Rockets; The Monstrous Deception; The Blue Men of Bantro. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #7
    Space War (1959) 7
    • 4" cumulative spine split.

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. While Earth is at interstellar war, Captain Hugo of the World Space Forces learns the truth about The Traitors Image. Astro Marshals negotiate an uneasy peace with aliens who can only see the color red... but can they be trusted? A war with Venus is complicated because the Venusians cannot be seen by human eyes. Red as Blood; The Traitors Image; Bridge to the Unknown; The Man Who Wanted to Rule the World; Hostage of Venus; A Space Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $18 Space War #7 VG+ 1960 Charlton

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  • Issue #11
    Space War (1959) 11

    Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. An amnesiac learns he is the pilot of a dangerous space mission. A scientist discovers the cosmic truth behind the "Indian rope trick." Earth manages to repel a gigantic invading spacecraft, but then it returns with reinforcements. Past, Present, Future; One Man in One Universe!; Dead Weight; Indian Rope Trick; The Invaders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Space War (1959) 13
    • Water damage.

    Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A seemingly harmless snail from the planet Uranus wreaks havoc when accidentally brought back to Earth. The US president, who strongly resembles JFK, must decide how to respond when Earth is invaded by aliens. A man travels back in time to stop a catastrophic space war. The Snail From Uranus; Earths Deadly Weapon; The Other Self; Day of Destiny. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Space War (1959) 20

    Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. The remotely-controlled spaceships of the Brain Master decimate the Earth's defenses. The spore-creatures of Planet X are able to take on the form of humans, or something disturbingly close. A space battle comes down to a zero-gee fist-fight between the two commanders, one of whom is a woman. Underworld; The Beginning; Engine No. 29: Always on Time; The Brain Master. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #22
    Space War (1959) 22

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, Vince Colletta and Bill Molno. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. Robot invaders enslave the human race, but humanity has a defense they cannot predict. Earth leaders meet an alien enemy for peace negotiations while both are wearing giant mecha suits. Crashed on a desert planet, Kurt soon realizes that he's not alone. The Raiders; The Mercenaries; The Terrible Foe; Make Mine Mars; The End of the Long Long War; Strange World; Terms of Surrender. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #23
    Space War (1959) 23

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. Captured by the buglike alien enemy, Kilrain learns they are controlled by telepathic beings that look like mobile pink igloos. Aliens plant discord among the forces of Earth by claiming to have "ten enemy agents" in the Earth government, a subtle comment on Cold War politics. Captain Hillbro is ready to destroy the alien enemy, until he sees that their commander is a beautiful woman. The War Mongers; The End of Time; Ten Enemies; Space Flotsam; Day Dreamer; Century Without War; The Aggressors. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $8 Space War #23 (1959 Charlton) - 3.5 VG- *The War Mongers*

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  • Issue #27
    Space War (1959) 27

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, Vince Colletta and Bill Molno. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. Admiral Reedy of the Earth's defense forces is captured by the blazing alien primates known as the Fire Apes. Duane is captured by beautiful alien Sala, but he knows the rest of the Earth spacefleet is coming for him. Astronauts on a deep-space journey fall victim to "space madness." Reedy and the Fire Apes; Exhibit A; The Case of Major Hans Leffer; The Madness in Space; The Latest Thing in War; The Medal. Final issue of the original run; the series continues as Fightin' Five (1964) #28. The title was revived 14 years later, continuing the numbering with #28. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.