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World of Suspense #3

Marvel · Series began 1956 · August 1956

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Dates

Cover date: August 1956
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Carl Burgos, Bob Forgione, Ed Winiarski, Manny Stallman, Bill Walton, Harry Lazarus, Al Williamsoninks: Carl Burgos, Jack Abel, Ed Winiarski, Manny Stallman, Bill Walton, Harry Lazarus, Al Williamsoncolors: Stan Goldbergscript: Jack Oleck, Carl Wesslerletters: Joe Letterese, Artie Simek

Stories

The Man Who Couldn't Be Touched! · 4 pages
A scientist correctly predicts atomic war and develops a force field to remain behind. His calculations of its duration are incorrect, however, as he believes the war will last twenty years when it only lasts for months. After twenty years he emerges from behind his force field to learn that a serum has been developed to allow people to live for a thousand years but it has no effect on anyone over thirty.
The Captive Brain! · 4 pages
Fight for Life! · 4 pages
Passengers observe how the captain bullies his brother, but when they have to abandon ship and there is only one life preserver left, the captain places it on his brother and forces him over the rail.
The Spy · 3 pages
An alien from a methane world learns the habits of earthmen to spy upon them for an upcoming invasion. When he returns to his world to give his report, he automatically strikes a match to light a cigarette while waiting.
Rocket Time · 2 pages
A teenager working at an amusement park to help support his family is kind to a mysterious boy, and finds himself rewarded with a real trip to outer space.
When the Sun Fell Down! · 4 pages
The Green Man! · 4 pages
Some force on the Moon turns an astronaut's face green for twenty-four hours.

Reprinted in

Where Monsters Dwell (1970), Monsters on the Prowl (1971), Weird Wonder Tales (1973), Giant-Size Chillers (1975), Al Williamson: Hidden Lands (2004), Atlas Artist Edition (2024)