Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1958-1960

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Charles Nicholas, Joe Gill, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio 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 scientist's super-microscope reveals secrets humankind was not meant to know. In another Ditko story, a WWII military commander killed in battle returns to save his men. An eye transplant allows a blind man to see, but then he learns the donor was a psychotic killer, in a story featuring art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Dreamer; Second Chance; The Beast Legend; Charmed, Im Sure; The Right Spot; Deep in the Mountains; Unwelcome Caller; The Bad Eye; The Living Fog; Noise in the Cellar; The Ghost Gabs; The Man Who Couldnt Die; Dream On...! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Vince Alascia, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, Jack finds a ten-leaf clover and the power to make lucky guesses. Botanist Dr. Furman talks to his favorite plant, but everyone just thinks he's crazy. Clive's plane flies into the past and into British legend. A Matter of Luck; The Proof; Mr. Furmans Friend; Thrower of Thunder; The Last Laugh; Time of the Dragon! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A thief steals a bottle of darkness and tries to use it to hide from police. An escaped convict steals a prospector's canteen for his trek into the desert, only to learn it contains gold dust. Therapeutic crystals turn out to be part of a mind-control plot from an enemy nation. The Man Who Sold Darkness; After Tomorrow; The It Creatures; A Thirst For Gold; A Day of "Fun With Pop"; The Comfort Crystal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Vince Alascia, Maxwell Elkan, Dick Malmgren, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of two stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, authorities think a giant unearthed by a farmer is another fake like the "Cardiff Giant." In another Ditko story, a man awakens from a three-year coma to discover Venusians in charge of human civilization. A house seems to resist being torn down and replaced. Giant From the Unknown; Approaching Normalcy; Time Theory; The Stubborn House; Alone; The Greater Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, John Severin, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of three stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist gets to prove his theory that aliens look like human beings. In another Ditko story, Neptune launches an attack on the peaceful people of Jupiter - but Jupiter is ready for them. A lost vessel is led to shore by a ghost ship, in a story with art by EC and Marvel legend John Severin (credited as "LePoer"). If This Be Earth; Worthless World; They Must Be Like Us; The Mirror; The Mystery Ship; The Juggernauts of Jupiter. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A stage magician tries to force a rival to teach him his greatest tricks, in a story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. A polar explorer discovers a civilization beneath the Antarctic ice.Intangible aliens who want to conquer Earth must convince a human ally to build a machine that will allow them solidity. Bordoni the Great; Under Antarctic Ice; Gravity Grabber; The Guiding Minds; Strange Safari. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. An antique clock forms the link between Lucy and Sarah. The supposedly true dog of Germany's talking dog, "Kurwenal," later known as part of the "Hundesprechschule Asra." Professor Carlin's new teleporter works - but it also de-ages people. Remembered Moment!; The Talking Dog; Portrait of Ravanna; Thinkee the Thinkatron; Prof. Carlin's Invention; The Amazing Escape. 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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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A disgruntled artist is inexplicably menaced by an ever-growing inkblot, in a story that may feature art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Alex's visions tell him he can be the one to bring about world peace - or is he just crazy? A retired sheriff invents a machine that lures criminals to jail. The Blotting Threat; The Visionary; The Good Man; Anything Could Happen; The Hide-Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Unbelievable Stone Man"; When an alien rock creature literally crashes on Earth, John Travers, fishing nearby, unwittingly reassembles him; Revealing his race's ominous plan to plunder the Earth, he begins transforming a giant rock into a spaceship to report back to his world; Travers saves the day by blowing up Norkan and his ship. "The Time Cap," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; When part time explorer Phil Winship finds an ancient helmet in an an Iranian cave in the desert, he puts it on and is instantly transported 20,000 years into the past; Invisible to anyone in the past, Phil observes a scientist, Adab and his beautiful daughter Accara, and falls in love. "Bubbling Magic" text story. "The Demon Within," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; A painter struggles with his own work. "The Incredible Advice," pencils by Matt Baker, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A scientist searches for the gigantic underwater statue of a man two fishermen spotted, never suspecting that it's not a statue at all. A struggling artist's paintings of mysterious white spheres presage an attack on humanity by those same spheres. A strange trinket gives Carl superhuman strength. Giant of the Depths; Terror of the Spheres; Meek Maxs Martians; The Forbidden Camera; Hendersons Eyes; Talisman from Beyond. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A scientist has a desperate plan when his planet Quanta is threatened by monsters from outer space, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. An intelligent robot unearthed by scientists explains that humanity's not ready for it yet. Edward launches a one-man investigation of "flying saucers," but he has a secret motive that isn't revealed until he actually finds the alien he's looking for. Let Sleeping Robots Lie; The Last of the Flying Saucers; The Giant; Train Time to Trouble; The Planet That Vanished. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Walter, an ordinary guy, is invited to explore the wonders of Planet 23, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. An explorer learns that the "magic hat" given to him by a tribal chieftain really is magical. Two brothers buy a vintage spaceship that was built in 2062 and convert it into a delivery ship for their cargo business. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to win "a real live pony!" The Old Space Ship!; The Enchanted Hat; Menace From Beyond; Dragonitius Destructivius; The Amazing Guest of Planet 23. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $8.30 Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In a future world split between America and "Eurasians," the top US scientist is captured and sent to a prison platform orbiting Earth. Ordinary sci-fi fan Cole discovers the secret of perpetual motion, but he knows that the powers that be will never let it be made public. A scientist figures out the way to finally solve all of humanity's problems at once: eliminate humanity. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to win "a real live pony!" Prison Ship in Space; Power Wheel; 3 Wishes for Walter; Oyster Ogre; The Complete Annihilator. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. "Castle of Fear," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; A castle, perfect for a film shoot, is inhabited by two Count Rudolfos. "Unkaben," Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; A boy has an imaginary friend who does wonders with his toys, but is he really imaginary? "The Corner Drugstore," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio (as RM); A man is cured by a prescription written by a pharmacist who hasn't been around for ten years. Death Did a Double" text story. "The Confederate Girl," art by Steve Ditko; Writer and debunker of Civil War ghost stories Hiram White encounters his own Civil War ghosts. "Frozen Terrors," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.