Out of this World (1956 Charlton) comic books 1959

Cover by Steve Ditko (credited as J. Kodti). Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Paul Reinman, Rocke Mastroserio, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. A dead scientist's assistant uses his time machine for selfish reasons, but he hasn't got all the bugs worked out, in one of several stories in his issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In another Ditko story that predates Marvel's Thor by three years, a weak Viking lad named Thor gains superhuman powers from a mysterious cave and a powerful hammer. A writer discovers the land where dolls go. The Time Chamber; The Hammer of Thor; Strange Journey; Victory Viceroy; Counsel From The Spirit; Dreams of Fortune; The Careless Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rocke Mastroserio, Sal Trapani, and Bill Molno. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. A scientist learns that a colony of ants has become smart - very smart, in one of two stories in his issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In another Ditko story, an African explorer brings home a doll he stole from a native tribe, but the doll has a deadly secret. Hugo the robot is proud to keep house for Professor Tompkins, but the prof's sister just isn't satisfied with the furniture. The World Awaits; The Perfect Servant; A Living Doll; Escape; Playroom! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Bill Fraccio, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. A mysterious figure claiming to be the Pied Piper offers to rid a city of rats, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Horace the accountant suddenly gains the power to control others, and soon becomes Emperor of the World. A car dealer is perplexed by a strangely dressed couple that wants to buy a new "antique" car, then tells him they're visiting from the year 2059. The Test of Character; The Antique Collectors; Return of the Pied Piper; Recorderexs Revolt; The Tenants at 33 Oak Street. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Rocco Mastroserio, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. A small-town pharmacist is actually the advance scout for an alien invasion, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. A big-game hunter learns the truth about the Fire Dog of Pago-Pago. Space explorers think a small planet will be peaceful. A Small World; Device 233; Fire Dog; Dream On; Drop 43298A; The Spymaster. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Bill Molno and Rocco Mastroserio. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. The world gets anxious when a gigantic idol from space arrives on Earth with unknown intentions, and nothing can harm it. Hitchhiker Luke stumbles upon a factory that makes mysterious buttons, then encounters a flying saucer and its pilot, who carries an identical button. Xondu the Eternal conducts forbidden experiments, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. A Planet to Remember; Xondu the Eternal; Mystery Button; Top Secret; The Remarkable Mr. Ramsay. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rocke Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. Time-travel pioneer Harvey discovers the disastrous consequences of the Butterfly Effect, in one of two stories in his issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A strange sculptor offers the owner of a resort motel a monument that will draw visitors to his property, but the bizarre structure instead strikes fear and uneasiness in those who see it. Capt. Ferris investigates a strange lab near the Army base that is giving off EMPs, and discovers another army - of killer robots! The Amazing Attraction; The Little Things; Li'l Wise Guy; The Iron Dictator; The Pigeon; Destination Nowhere. Final issue of the series; Steve Ditko and Robin Snyder resumed the numbering almost 50 years later for three more issues of Out of this World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.