Cover: Carl Burgos

Astonishing #39

Jun 1955 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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In "The Strange Courage!", a well-meaning fundraiser struggles to rally support for a Martian welcome display, haunted by memories of his own isolation after landing on Earth in a scout ship. The story unfolds with quiet emotional weight, exploring connection and empathy through the eyes of a being who once felt utterly alone. Art by Ed Winiarski brings the moment to life with expressive detail, while the cover by Carl Burgos captures the alien’s quiet determination.

Contains 5 stories

The Strange Courage!

5 pp

When Lands the Saucer

5 pp

The Horse That Was

4 pp

Welcome, Martians!

4 pp

In "Welcome, Martians!", a lonely scout from another planet tries to organize a heartfelt welcome for his fellow Martians—only to find that his own memories of isolation make it hard to connect with the people on Earth. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story quietly explores loneliness and the bittersweet ache of belonging.

The Rainmaker!

5 pp

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $71

CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $709

CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $492*

CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $344*

CGC 8.0 none in existence

CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $119*

CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $99*

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CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $83*

CGC 6.0 none in existence

CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $60*

CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $57*

CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $49*

CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $43*

CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $38*

CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $34*

CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $27*

CGC 2.0 none in existence

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Full credits

artist, inker Ed Winiarski

cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos

Reprints

Reprinted in Journey into Unknown Worlds #55 (1957), World of Fantasy #17 (1959), Tales to Astonish #18 (1961), Cuentos de Brujas #159

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