Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1960-1962

Add to cart FR/GD 1.5 $5.10 Water damage. Chew. 3" spine split. Staple rust with migration.

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.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $17.50 View scan Staple rust/migration.

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 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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Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $15.25 View scan Water damage. Staple rust. Cover oxidation.

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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.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $13.50 View scan 1 1/2" cumulative spine split.

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.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $20.00 View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $30.00 or Best Offer View scan Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

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.