World of Fantasy #17 - Steve Ditko art, Jack Kirby cover, non-attributed Matt Baker art

Jack Kirby

World of Fantasy v1 #17, 1959 - A lone robot mans a space station for the first time, while many critics question his competency and dependability. Even when confined to small panels, Steve Ditko stills does a fine job conveying the wonder and vastness of space. In another tale, a fisherman survives a nuclear explosion, only to gain mind-reading powers that enable him to rule the world. Matt Baker's illustrations are less than inspiring, yet clearly recognizable despite being unattributed in comic book guides. Vince Colletta's inks only worsen the finished art. Similarly, Jack Kirby submits a fine cover, but the layout has a certain clumsiness to it. Other artists in this golden age comic include Joe Maneely, Carl Burgos, Joe Sinnott and Don Heck. This is 2 of 4 World of Fantasy issues by Ditko, 1 of 1 World of Fantasy issues by Kirby and 3 of 5 World of Fantasy issues by Kirby. 
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Kirby cover pencils (Christopher Rule inks) = **
"Guardian of the Stars" Ditko story pencils and inks 5 pages = ***
"The Brain Picker" Baker story pencils (Vince Colletta inks) 5 pages = *

Matt Baker

Steve Ditko

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