Journey into Unknown Worlds #12
August 1952 · Atlas Comics (Marvel precursor)
Condition: VG/F (5.0)
A strong early Atlas horror/suspense anthology from the pre-Code era, blending psychological dread, twist endings, and quiet cosmic unease. Journey into Unknown Worlds sits right in the sweet spot between crime, sci-fi, and horror—moody stories driven more by fate and fear than monsters.
Highlights include:
“The Last Voice You Hear” — Atmospheric lead story illustrated by George Roussos, leaning into paranoia and unseen terror.
Bernie Krigstein art on “Water, Water Everywhere!”, showcasing early signs of the storytelling control and tension he’d later perfect.
Additional suspense tales by Ed Goldfarb, Marty Elkin, Bill Benulis, and Jack Abel, mixing moral irony with supernatural menace.
Classic Atlas production with stark linework, heavy shadows, and minimalist storytelling typical of early ’50s suspense books.
Condition notes:
Complete copy with moderate, even wear consistent with grade. Some spine stress and surface wear present, but overall solid and well-preserved for a 1952 Atlas title. Interior pages remain readable and visually strong.
Journey into Unknown Worlds #12
August 1952 · Atlas Comics (Marvel precursor)
Condition: VG/F (5.0)
A strong early Atlas horror/suspense anthology from the pre-Code era, blending psychological dread, twist endings, and quiet cosmic unease. Journey into Unknown Worlds sits right in the sweet spot between crime, sci-fi, and horror—moody stories driven more by fate and fear than monsters.
Highlights include:
“The Last Voice You Hear” — Atmospheric lead story illustrated by George Roussos, leaning into paranoia and unseen terror.
Bernie Krigstein art on “Water, Water Everywhere!”, showcasing early signs of the storytelling control and tension he’d later perfect.
Additional suspense tales by Ed Goldfarb, Marty Elkin, Bill Benulis, and Jack Abel, mixing moral irony with supernatural menace.
Classic Atlas production with stark linework, heavy shadows, and minimalist storytelling typical of early ’50s suspense books.
Condition notes:
Complete copy with moderate, even wear consistent with grade. Some spine stress and surface wear present, but overall solid and well-preserved for a 1952 Atlas title. Interior pages remain readable and visually strong.
