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World of Suspense#3
Cover: Carl Burgos

World of Suspense #3

Aug 1956 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Man Who Couldn't Be Touched!", a scientist shields himself from an atomic war he accurately predicted, only to emerge two decades later to find the world transformed—where a longevity serum grants a millennium of life, but only to those under thirty. Written by Jack Oleck and illustrated by Bob Forgione with inks by Jack Abel, this 1956 tale from World of Suspense explores isolation, time, and the unforeseen consequences of survival. The cover, a striking piece by Carl Burgos, captures the moment of revelation with haunting precision.

Contains 6 stories
The Man Who Couldn't Be Touched!
4 pp · Science Fiction
Abel Harris

In "The Man Who Couldn't Be Touched!", scientist Abel Harris shields himself from an impending atomic war, only to emerge decades later into a world transformed—where a longevity serum grants centuries of life, but only to those under thirty.

The Captive Brain!
4 pp
Fight for Life!
4 pp · Drama

In a tense moment aboard a sinking ship, a young woman watches as the captain, known for his harsh treatment of his brother, makes a shocking choice when only one life preserver remains—placing it on his brother and pushing him over the side. The story unfolds with quiet dread, probing the fragile line between duty and self-preservation in a moment of crisis.

The Spy
3 pp · Science Fiction
Carg

In a quiet moment of routine, an alien spy named Carg finds himself caught between worlds—his alien biology at odds with a human habit he’s come to mimic. As he prepares to deliver his report from Earth, a simple, instinctive act reveals a startling truth about the line between imitation and identity.

When the Sun Fell Down!
4 pp
The Green Man!
4 pp · Science Fiction
Captain LewisMajor Anders

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Raw (VG) $82
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $365*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $306*
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Full credits

writer Jack Oleck
inker Jack Abel
cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos

Reprints

Reprinted in Strange Tales #63 (1958), Monsters on the Prowl #29 (1974), Giant-Size Chillers #2 (1975), Where Monsters Dwell #38 (1975), Weird Wonder Tales #14 (1976), Al Williamson: Hidden Lands #[nn] (2004), Atlas Artist Edition #2 (2024)

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