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Cover: Jack Kirby & Chris Rule

World of Fantasy #15

Dec 1958 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Secret of Steven Durham," a newly empowered convict discovers he can materialize objects—only to be coerced by his cellmate into creating weapons and a car for a daring jailbreak. When the guns vanish mid-escape, the truth behind the disappearance unravels in a twist that redefines the nature of his power. Written by Jack Oleck and illustrated by Joe Certa, with colors by Stan Goldberg, this 1958 Marvel tale unfolds with eerie precision, its cover by Jack Kirby and Chris Rule capturing the tension in a single, haunting image.

Contains 6 stories
The Secret of Steven Durham
4 pp · Science Fiction
Clark WendallSteven Durham [Carl Durham]Prof. Crane
He Stole 50 Years
4 pp
Mystery of the Mountain
3 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Mystery of the Mountain," a scientist investigates strange explosions at Mt. Rushmore, leading him to speculate that beings from a parallel dimension are constructing a monument to one of their own. The story unfolds with eerie precision, blending real-world landmarks with the unsettling possibility of another world just beyond our own.

Strange Doings in Cell 4-B!
4 pp · Horror-Suspense

In a dimly lit prison cell, an aging inmate stumbles upon a terrifying gift: the ability to bring objects into existence with his mind. When his cellmate, desperate to flee, forces him to conjure three guns and a car, their escape seems within reach—until the weapons vanish without a trace. The old man’s sudden death just as they’re about to break free leaves the younger prisoner questioning who truly controlled the power… and what other secrets the walls of Cell 4-B might be hiding.

The Uncanny Keys
4 pp · Fantasy
Shelton

Shelton stumbles upon a locksmith guarding a set of enchanted keys handed down from a gypsy, each unlocking doors to hidden wonders and riches. But when he uses the final key—a jail key—he finds himself locked away, the ring vanishing without a trace.

The Sinister Supermen
4 pp · Science Fiction
Capt. YatesFrisco

In "The Sinister Supermen," Capt. Yates and Frisco find themselves stranded on a remote island after their ship is attacked by a group of criminals who gained superhuman abilities from a nearby atomic test. As the criminals unleash their powers in a desperate bid to destroy the vessel, the resulting backlash triggers a catastrophic chain reaction that consumes the island—and them—with it.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $53
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $794*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $486*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $407*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $341*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $304*
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CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $239*
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $239*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $190*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $155*
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $106*
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Full credits

writer Jack Oleck
artist, inker Joe Certa
colorist Stan Goldberg
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Chris Rule

Reprints

↩ Reprints World of Fantasy #6 (1957)

Reprinted in Race for the Moon #4 (1959), Race for the Moon #4 (1962), Vault of Evil #16 (1974), Journey into Mystery #17 (1975), Vault of Evil #19 (1975), Where Monsters Dwell #38 (1975), L'incroyable Hulk #58 (1976), Monsters: The Marvel Monsterbus by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby #1 (2017), Misterios del Gato Negro #84

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