Strange Stories comic books issue 5

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Cover art by Bernard Baily. Edited by Will Lieberson, Roy Ald, and Al Jetter. Terrifying pre-code stories: "The Presence of the Unseen," art by George Evans; An old couple is held hostage by a madman. The invisible ghost of their daughter saves them. "Voodoo," art by Charles Nicholas; Magician Paul Raymond learns about the black magic of voodoo while staying in Havana; He uses his secret knowledge for a Miami stage show--and becomes himself a victim of voodoo. "Nine, Ten and Death" text story by Donald Shaw. "The Letters," art by Doug Wildey; The loving nephew John goes on a business trip and leaves his aunt Martha to the care of the servants, Joseph and Minerva; These two hope to inherit the house should something happen to John; It does; and all seems well until letters from the deceased John start to arrive. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. NOTE: There is also a 1967-69 series with issues running #1-9 with 12c cover prices. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bache, Mo Marcus? and Vince Alascia. Edited by Sal Gentile. Stories by unknown. Art by Ernie Bache, Mo Marcus?, Vince Alascia and unknown. Four tantalizing Strange Suspense Stories! In this issue: Good or evil? Find out in..."The Magic Desk" with art by Ernie Bache. Plus: A ghostly metamorphosis in..."The Maestro's Voice" with art by Mo Marcus? and Vince Alascia; "The $100 Bills!"; and 1-page text story "The Seven Snakes of San Sarga"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Nick Cardy. "Hockey-Mask of Death!", script by Frank Robbins, art by John Rosenberger; a goalie in a hockey game wears a deadly mask. "Ski-Chase through Space!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; a sheriff must ski across space to get a bad guy. Letters from letter hack Guy Lillian III and comics editor Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

This anthology reprints the Friendly Ghost's odd encounters with the denizens of Enchanted Forest. Casper startles a sunbather while phasing through a wall. Casper investigates when the weather turns unexpectedly cold. A lady is in for a surprise when she tries to give Casper a spanking. Casper gets involved in a three-part adventure involving a scary castle, a talking book, and monsters. Theres Nothing Colder Than A Frozen Ghost; Therell be a Change in the Weather; The Scary Castle; The Talking Book Tells All!; Monster on the Loose; Wendy: Brat Sitter; The Warlock King; Spooky: A New Development. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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Cover by Joe Maneely. "The Little Black Box!", art by Dick Ayers; A ruthless business man receives a small black box in the mail and thinks about how he has no friends and that it could be sent from an enemy who wishes him harm. "Strange Rescue" text story. "The Prisoner!", art by Art Peddy; When Aladdin's genie is freed by a communist who wishes for more powerful weapons than the United States and vast armies to conquer the free world, the genie voluntarily returns to his imprisonment inside the lamp. "Uncle Ed and the Men from Space," art by Bill LaCava; A kid with an uncle who is constantly bluffing about how good of a hunter he is meets up with Martians who attempt to bluff them, but the humans call their bluff. "Magic Words!", art by Russ Heath. "Man of Mystery," art by Syd Shores. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Vol. 5, No. 1 - February 1941. 6.75" x 9.75", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

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Strange Suspense Stories #40 Cover by Steve Ditko

Volume 5 -1st printing. "September 1958-June 1959!" Collects Strange Suspense Stories (1952-1965 Fawcett/Charlton) #38-42.

Cover by Steve Ditko.

Charlton's not to be underestimated Strange Suspense Stories boasted a huge roster creative of talents - Dick Giordano, Gene Colan, Sol Brodsky, Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Tony Talarico, Bill Fraccio, Matt Baker. And, of course, Steve Ditko whose moody, individualistic touch came to dominate Charlton's supernatural titles and, of course, led to deserved fame over at Marvel and with a kid called Parker and a hero who could swing from skyscraper tops on a gossamer web that he fired from his wrists. But before that, Charlton's shining light, Steve Ditko was at his best in this run of Strange Suspense Stories.

Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

Cover price $32.99.

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Painted cover by Norman Saunders. Stories and art by Sheldon Moldoff, Bill Woolfolk, Maurice Gutwirth, Donald Shaw and Bob McCarthy. Classic pre-Code horror from Fawcett. When actress Althea is cast as a vampire in a Hollywood movie, the publicity department spreads the rumor that she really is a vampire... or is it just a rumor? Explorer Oliver learns just why you should never anger a rain god. Steel-mill owner "Karl Malden" murders his business partner with a blast furnace, but faces a fiery retribution. Classic, pulpy painted cover by Norman Saunders has a little bit of everything. Dance of the Doomed; Vampires Daughter!; Call of the Grave; The Rain, the Deadly Rain!; The Flaming Witness. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Vol. 5, No. 2 - January 1934. 6.75" x 9.75", 160 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 5, Issue 3 - February, 1934. 6.75" x 9.75", 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

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Volume 5 -1st printing. "September 1958-June 1959!" Collects Strange Suspense Stories (1952-1965 Fawcett/Charlton) #38-42.

Cover by Dick Giordano.

Charlton's not to be underestimated Strange Suspense Stories boasted a huge roster creative of talents - Dick Giordano, Gene Colan, Sol Brodsky, Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Tony Talarico, Bill Fraccio, Matt Baker. And, of course, Steve Ditko whose moody, individualistic touch came to dominate Charlton's supernatural titles and, of course, led to deserved fame over at Marvel and with a kid called Parker and a hero who could swing from skyscraper tops on a gossamer web that he fired from his wrists. But before that, Charlton's shining light, Steve Ditko was at his best in this run of Strange Suspense Stories.

Hardcover, 184 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Vol. 1 & 2 see Pre-Code Classics: Strange Suspense Stories HC (2019 PS Artbooks).

Cover price $46.99.

Volume 5 -1st printing. "September 1958-June 1959!" Collects Strange Suspense Stories (1952-1965 Fawcett/Charlton) #38-42.

Cover by Dick Giordano.

Charlton's not to be underestimated Strange Suspense Stories boasted a huge roster creative of talents - Dick Giordano, Gene Colan, Sol Brodsky, Bill Molno, Rocco Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, Tony Talarico, Bill Fraccio, Matt Baker. And, of course, Steve Ditko whose moody, individualistic touch came to dominate Charlton's supernatural titles and, of course, led to deserved fame over at Marvel and with a kid called Parker and a hero who could swing from skyscraper tops on a gossamer web that he fired from his wrists. But before that, Charlton's shining light, Steve Ditko was at his best in this run of Strange Suspense Stories.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 184 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Vol. 1 & 2 see Pre-Code Classics: Strange Suspense Stories HC (2019 PS Artbooks) Slipcase Edition.

Cover price $56.99.

Vol. 5 #1 - Dec. 1933. "The Veil of Vishnu" by Frederick Painton (Murder shrouded in Hindu sorcery), "The Mobster Man" by William Barrett, "Dragon's Gate" by Arthur J. Burks, "Black Talons" by Robert E. Howard, "Mask of the Mogul" by Hector Grey, "Stratosphere Murder" by H.M. Sutherland, "Hot Ice" by Arden Pangborn, "Half Way to Hell" by Hugh B. Cave, "Justice Overdue" by Leslie LaValley. Cover by Clifford Benton. Interior art is uncredited. NOTE: this is a high quality Girasol replica, complete with the original ads. 7-in. x 10-in., 160 pages, black and white. Cover price $25.00.