Astonishing #56

In "They Walk through Walls!", a disillusioned inventor believes his life's work is a failure when his interstellar signal goes unanswered—only to unknowingly trigger a chain reaction across the cosmos. Written and illustrated with crisp, dynamic flair by John Forte, this 1956 Marvel tale explores the unexpected ripple effects of a single message sent into the void. The cover by Joe Maneely captures the eerie, otherworldly tension of the moment, perfectly framing the story’s haunting premise.