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Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books graded by CGC

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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #3905705019
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    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Dick Giordano and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a mysterious TV repairman from another dimension has a secret agenda. In another Ditko story, a father-son team of scientists discovers how to access the potential of the unconscious human brain. A long-frozen caveman is unearthed in the Arctic, and he's not happy when he wakes up. Another simple but effective cover by Ditko. Never Again; The Repair Man from Nowhere; Who Am I?; Man from the Ages; The Edge of Fear; A Strange Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Creeping Menace," pencils by Bill Molno; Over the objections of his daughter, a scientist creates a giant caterpillar. "Double Exposure"; A man from our dimension sees a man from another...and vice versa. "Counterfeit Fuel" text story. "The Incredible Walking Stick," pencils by Bill Molno; A man briefly owns a walking stick made from the hammer of Thor. "Useful Boy"; Johnny Crystal is determined to be useful someday, though he seems to be a good influence on others already. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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