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Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1962-1964

  • Issue #32
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 32

    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.

  • Issue #33
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 33

    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.

  • Issue #34
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 34

    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.

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  • Issue #35
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 35

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    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.

  • Issue #36
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 36

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    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.

  • Issue #37
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 37

    Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. After a car accident, Anne can read minds, so she sets out to find a good man. Rescued by aliens, Jill has the chance for eternal life on their world. A Depression-era miner learns the man called El Diablo is guarding an ancient cursed treasure. Inner Sight; Valley of Life; Empty Paradise; Things to Come; The Treasure of Quebranchcichi; Hand of Fate. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #38
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 38

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    Cover art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. "The Ghost Galleon," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Diver Bruce Lacey comes to Southern Florida in search of sunken treasure, but finds a different type of treasure. "The Cave Without an Exit," art by Bill Molno; Spelunkers Jim Haggard and Ellen Morris are driven out of a cave not by ghosts but by moonshiners. "The Ungrateful Man," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Theo Welch makes it to the governor's mansion, where he is greeted by all the people he betrayed to get there, but seeing them all before him, he becomes a changed man and makes amends. "Which Witch?" text story; Howard Johnson relates an eyewitness account of a battle between two witch doctors. "Stranger in the Storm," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; During a thunderstorm, a frightened family is visited by a man who enjoys the lightning. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #39
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 39

    Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A miner is rescued by Launa, a member of a subterranean society, and must decide whether to stay with her or return to the surface world. A man learns the wisdom of the Ancient Ones. A pilot lands on a remote island where a hypnotist uses mind-control to rule. Out of the Pits; The Experiment; Footprints on the Moon; The Ancient Ones; Strange Fortress. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #40
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 40

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    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Art thieves in a museum don't expect the statues themselves to come after them. A soldier killed in the Korean War returns to settle a debt. Georgina wants to seize the family plantation before her brother can inherit it, but she didn't reckon on the tribal gods. The Cloth of Death; Door to Door; Incident in a Museum; From Beyond; Canceled Debt; Ring of Smoke. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #41
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 41

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    Cover by Bill Montes and Ernie Bache. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. GI's reunite after the war, but they don't expect the dead member of their company to show up. An American jet pilot investigates sightings of a flying saucer deep in the Scottish backcountry. A scientist from Earth visits a dimension where a primitive society turns out to be Communist, but maybe he shouldn't have described it as "this dirty kind of government you have here." The Black Cat; The Telegram; Moon Madness; Up Yonder Glen; The Primitive Parallel. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #42
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 42

    Cover inks by Dick Giordano. "Prisoner in the Atom," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Scientist invents a shrinking formula to get away from the troubles in this world but when he shrinks to atomic levels, he finds the same world he just left. "Man from Mars!", art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; An alien disguises himself as human and moves to the suburbs. "Martian Mistake" text story; A Martian invasion is foiled. "Macklin's Miracle," art by Bill Molno; A drowning scuba diver is saved by underwater people. "Radiation and Space Travel," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio (as RAM); Science facts about radiation and space travel. "The Land of Peace," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Three scientists who have discovered ultimate power weapons are convinced not to reveal their secrets. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #43
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 43

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    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A man inherits the Mask of Romney, which grants its owner one wish. Eddie's reflection in the mirror warns him not to marry the wrong woman. Horrifically scarred in a car accident, Ron must trust his fate to the mysterious Dr. Karno, who lives in a creepy old house. Mask of Romney; Mirror, Mirror, On the Wall!; Waters of the Wegni; Moment of Judgment; Faith in Karno. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #44
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 44

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico, Bill Molno and Jack Keller. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A fortune-teller's warning of a "steel bird" makes Helen fear airplanes, but the truth is simpler and deadlier. Mr. Coleman disappears in his own attic. TV Western star Rex has dreams of meeting the real Billy the Kid, and is surprised to see him turn up on the set. Beware of the Steel Bird; Mr. Colemans Attic; Circus Hero; Beyond Belief; The Marshall; Too Far Back; Symbol of Freedom. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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  • Issue #45
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 45

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico, Bill Molno and Dick Giordano. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Elgin's portrait reveals the circumstances of his murder to his son Marc. A man's killer can be seen by looking into the corpse's eyes. Cat-like aliens capture three humans for conversion, but the humans fight back. Portrait of Father; The Nightmare; Death Leaves an Image; The Striped Ones; The Tracks from Time; Dineen's Dilemma. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #46
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 46

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    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. Allan's deceased Uncle Wilber guides his business decisions by speaking through his portrait. Campfire stories about the notorious "kissing thief" may not be just stories after all. An unusual book provides magical powers to the person who bears it, but they come with a cost. The Inheritance; Moment of Decision; The Weapon Users; Author! Author!; The Kiss Thief; A Most Unusual Book. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #47
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 47

    Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache and Dick Giordano. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Eddie's snowman can talk, but his parents don't believe him, until it saves his life. A homeless man finds an enchanted statue that grants wishes - as long as one doesn't get greedy. Steve thinks he's traveling back in time to ancient Scotland, but the truth is much worse. The Plan; The Snowman; Invasion; The Legend of Babaru; Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow; Aladdins Other Lamp; The Unwelcome Guest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.