Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1960-1962

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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.

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.

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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.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Jonathan's obsession with racing faster and faster leads him to new dimensions humankind was not meant to visit, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Geoffrey sees a flying saucer once, and he's ready for it when he sees it again twelve years later. A pocket watch gives Jack clues to a murder plot and an alien invasion. Speed Crazed; The Unseen; Where Is Amelia?; Fantasia; Nightmare!. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A strange subterranean boring machine gives a man a vision of the future, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Jonathan meets Jada in his dreams and learns his destiny lies there, in dream world. Charles tries to prove that a house is not haunted. Dr. Sino's Mistake; The Man in the Well; The Apparition; The Ghost Getter in Venor's Valley; A Look Into the Future. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Mr. Korex returns from the dead, but remains shrouded in mystery. Survivors of a nuclear holocaust decide to send their stone-age mutant cousins, Ada and Ee, to a new planet they can have for their own. A modern-day hunter stumbles on the tracks of a saber-toothed tiger that has somehow survived to the present, in a story (and cover) featuring a great monster-tiger. The Man Who Wasn't; Bail Out to Venus; In the Beginning; The Magic Mirror of Morgenstern; The Saber-Toothed Tiger and Modern Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Square Stanley hangs out with Gigi at her Beatnik parties, where she says things like "Isn't this the uttermost?...Take off, cube, and fly!", in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Baxter is eccentric anyway, but when he starts talking about a woman no one else can see, it seems he's finally lost it. A commuter boards a bus that suddenly takes off and flies, and he realizes he should have taken the local, not the express. Where Does It Go?; The Mirage; Who's Crazy?; Been There Before?; The Wanderers; Way Out, Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Aliens rescue a fisherman and adopt him into their society. Scientists examine a feral boy raised by wolves. Hunters get the feeling there is something hiding in a notch in the hills. Never Return; A Small Matter of Time; Good Guesser; Wego the Wolf Boy; The Thing in the Ledge! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, and Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Scientists send Sammy the monkey into space, but the ape that comes back is a lot bigger, meaner, and knows how to mix chemicals to create nitroglycerin! A space soldier who has never encountered an enemy ship meets one that looks just like his ship, after he comes out of a "time jump." Newlyweds James and Donna find the perfect house...only it's a little TOO perfect. Cover includes a panel from Konga #1 by Steve Ditko. The Strange Case of Sammy; The Enemy; The World Beyond; The Home of Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A scientist has wealth beyond imagining after inventing a machine that can make a perfect duplicate of anything...but then he has to go and duplicate himself. Government agents investigate flying saucer reports, but townspeople deny there are any green monkey-like aliens wearing helmets in the vicinity. Has an archaeologist discovered an actual living mummy, or is he just being Scooby-Doo'ed? The Copying Machine; No Saucers Here; Out of 'Ur'; Out of the Tomb. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. "One of Them," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Spy Sergei Bolakaloff meets a mysterious end at the hands of an unexpected person. "Moon Magic" one-page story, inks by Sal Trapani. "Out of Sight," pencils by Bill Molno; Colin uses his power to make things disappear on his twin brother so he can take over his life. "Aunt Mirabel's Mirror," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Abner Cubbell's aunt's mirror shows people as they truly are. "Beat a Bullet" text story. Statement of ownership; Average paid circulation over the preceding 12 months is stated as 136,414 copies. "Death of a Hot Rod," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Joe Bragan drives his car right into the middle of a battle between Romans and Saracens. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Professor Deeds goes all Dr. X on volunteers Polly and Roy, shrinking them down to fun-size so he can make them part of his experiment. With Cold War tensions at an all-time high in the far future year of 1991, the sudden appearance of space aliens just adds to the stress. Middle-aged failure Fred finds a gateway to a happier place when he rents Cabin 7. The Professor's Little World; Agent from Space; Dream Dogs; The Invaders!; Cabin 7; A Happier Land. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Bill Molno. "The Face of Sadu," art by Bill Molno; Alice Lasmus is saved by jungle magic. "The Challenge!" one-page story, art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. "Nokandu the Magician," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Failed magician Gregory Herndon is given a jolt of confidence through hypnotism. "Diving Disaster" text story. "The Land of Platinum," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Sandy Zandy offers to help Edward's father, but it's not necessary. "The Hiding Room," art by Bill Molno; Bronson Leeds escapes the world into the world below; monsters from beneath the earth come to the surface. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Suspicion surrounds the Carstairs, the new family that just moved into a small town. Plans for an alien conquest of Earth are cancelled when it turns out the aliens are destroyed by water. Scientist Frank decides that the best way to fight bacteria is to enlarge them enough to shoot with weapons, but he doesn't know how to make them stop growing. Love Thy Neighbor; The Face with 1,000 Men; The Creeping Menace; Look, Listen and Learn; Barney's Mutt. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.