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Cover: Bill Molno & Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio

Out of This World #13

May 1959 · Charlton · 0.10 USD
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In "The Test of Character," a quiet bookkeeper named Horace Whickle faces an unexpected trial when a mysterious Vision grants him the power to influence men—only to test his integrity when he's tempted by unchecked authority. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life by Bill Molno’s art with inks by Vince Alascia, this 1959 Charlton classic explores the weight of power through a single, surreal night. The cover by Bill Molno and Rocco Mastroserio captures the story’s eerie, dreamlike tone.

Contains 4 stories
The Test of Character
7 pp · Fantasy
Horace WhickleVisionMr Dunston (Horace's boss)

In "The Test of Character," Jo finds himself unexpectedly thrust into a surreal trial when a vision challenges his quiet life as a bookkeeper. As the weight of power and ambition swirls around him in a dreamlike cascade, he’s forced to confront what truly defines a man’s character—only to wake up back at his desk, the world unchanged.

The Antique Collectors
4 pp · Science Fiction
Return of the Pied Piper
5 pp · Fantasy
The Tenants at 33 Oak Street
7 pp · Science Fiction

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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $32*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
artist Bill Molno
cover pencils Bill Molno

Reprints

Reprinted in Out of This World #3 (1957), Out of This World #10 (1958), Race for the Moon #15 (1964), HIP Comics #1904 (1966), Hit Comics #4 (1966), Secrets of the Unknown #126 (1971), Secrets of the Unknown #173 (1977), Out of This World #5 (1981), Secrets of the Unknown #205 (1982), Creepy Worlds #246 (1988), Crypt of Horror #33 (2017), Fantastic Tales #20, Out of This World #5, Secrets of the Unknown #55

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