Out of This World #14

In "A Small World," a 1959 Charlton gem, Mr. Dennison—a pharmacist with a secret—finds himself torn between loyalty to his alien heritage and the human friendships he’s come to cherish. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Matt Baker with inks by Vince Colletta, the story unfolds as Dennison’s long-held mission to spy on Earth reaches its end, only to be complicated by a looming chain drugstore and the growing trust he’s built among his neighbors. Cover by Dick Giordano, this issue captures a quiet moment of moral choice with a touch of cosmic wonder.