Space War

(Charlton, 1959-1964, 1978-1979)
Charlton
Series becomes Fightin’ Five after issue #27, returns with issue #28 in 1978

Space War was an anthology title, with each issue consisting of several different short stories. These were of the time-honored “surprise/ironic ending” type, set against the backdrop of space. Since each story had just eight pages, the tales often read more like concepts than fiction such as “An ‘Anywhere Machine’ that can take its riders to anyplace in space or time: the passengers desire to go to Heaven, but are tricked into going to Hell instead.”

In its original form, Space War ran for some 27 issues in the late 1950s before changing its name to Fightin’ 5. The original series resurfaced in 1978 during Charlton’s “reprint years,” consisting entirely of old (though generally interesting) stories. This second run succeeded in squeezing out only a few more issues before the series concluded for good.

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#4

Apr 1960

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A: Steve Ditko

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#5

NOTE: The existing cover talent differs slightly from GCD data which I have added. Inasmuch as it’s a multipanel cover the differences may MOT necessarily imply an error

Jun 1960

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A: Pat Boyette, Steve Ditko

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#6

Aug 1960

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A: Steve Ditko

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#13

Oct 1961

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A: Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas

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#21

Mar 1963

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A: Bill Montes, Ernie Bache

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#23

Jul 1963

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A: Bill Molno, Rocco ”Rocke” Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas

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#25

Nov 1963

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A: Owen McCarron

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#28

Mar 1978

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A: Steve Ditko, Rocke Mastroserio

Series begins again (1978); Reprints material from Space Adventure #5 & #23

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#29

May 1978

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A: Steve Ditko

1 copy for $6.00
#30

Editor Note: Talent Credits based on GCD & collection copy of this issue. Anyone know why "J. Koti" is signed on cover (see scan) & GCD lists Steve Ditko for cover Pencils & Inks?

Jun 1978

Cover: $0.35

W: Joe Gill, Nicola Cuti · A: Joe Staton, Tom Sutton, Wallace Wood, J. Kodti

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#31

Oct 1978

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A: Steve Ditko

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#33

Feb 1979

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W: Nicola Cuti · A: Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton

1 copy for $22.00
#34

Mar 1979

Cover: $0.40

W: Pat Boyette · A: Steve Ditko, Pat Boyette

2 copies from $6.63