Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds

    (Charlton, 1956-1965)
™ and ©1957 Charlton Publications, Inc.
Series continued in Son of Vulcan #49

Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds was one of the most successful science fiction titles of the 1950s and ’60s, and was one of the highlights of the Charlton publishing enterprise. The stories were the standard horror/suspense fare found in most similar titles, with shock endings, creepy characters, and a strong undercurrent of pulp-style fantasy and adventure.

What made Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds stand out was the astonishing artwork of Steve Ditko, whose mastery in depicting weird, shadowy worlds and turning magic into a tangible, physical presence on the page was at its absolute peak. Ditko’s virtuoso style could gloss over pedestrian storytelling and single-handedly carry the title through most of its early run.
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    Aug 1956
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    Dec 1956
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    Aug 1958
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    A: Bill Molno, Steve Ditko, Rocke Mastroserio
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    Nov 1958
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    Steve Diko signed the cover“J. Kotdi"
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    Jul 1960
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    May 1961
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    Oct 1962
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    Feb 1964
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    May 1964
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    W: Pat Masulli  ·  A: Bill Fracchio
    1st Appearance of Son of Vulcan; Origin of Son of Vulcan
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    #47
    Jul 1964
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    W: Pat Masulli, Joe Gill  ·  A: Bill Fracchio, Charles Nicholas
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    #48
    Sep 1964
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    W: Joe Gill  ·  A: Bill Fracchio, Rocke Mastroserio
    Series continued in Son of Vulcan #49
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