Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds #47

Jul 1965 · Charlton · 0.12 USD

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In "The Golden Curse," a 1965 Charlton gem, Lambie—driven by jealousy of the Son of Vulcan—receives the fabled golden touch from Mars, setting off a dangerous alliance with the enigmatic Zoloto. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life by Bill Fraccio’s art with Tony Tallarico’s inks, the story unfolds with mythic weight and a twist that turns fortune into a deadly burden. The cover by Fraccio and Tallarico captures the tale’s eerie allure, a 12-cent comic from a golden era of strange and forgotten tales.

Contains 2 stories

The Golden Curse

20 pp · Superhero

Chopper Charlie (villain)Delora (Zoloto's secretary)Esmerelda Lambie (Leonard's wife)The Giant Gladiator (visual reference)Johnny Mann's editoran unnamed goddess

In "The Golden Curse," Lambie—long overshadowed by the mighty Son of Vulcan—finds his fortunes changed when Mars, consumed by jealousy, grants him the power of King Midas. Now wielding golden touch, Lambie joins forces with the enigmatic Zoloto in a deadly mission that targets one of Vulcan’s most sacred holdings.

Strange Galaxy

3 pp · Science Fiction

Major Rauss, the sole passenger on a lunar mission, finds himself stranded far beyond Earth's galaxy after losing radio contact. When he discovers a planet with vegetation, he sends frantic distress calls—only to be answered by a peaceful alien race called the Neos, who welcome him as the first of many to come.