Space Man
Dell · 1962–1972 · 9 issues
About the series
Ken Fitch and Jack Sparling anchored this short-lived Dell series that ran for nine issues from 1962 to 1972, following the adventures of an astronaut exploring the cosmos. Sparling's distinctive painted covers gave the book a unique visual identity, setting it apart from typical comic art of the era. Though brief, Space Man stands as a minor but charming artifact of the space-race optimism that fueled 1960s science fiction comics.