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Unusual Tales comic books issue 3

  • Issue #3
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 3

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    Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. "Morton the Magnificent Magician"; In a Near Eastern country, a magician impresses the people; To keep the peace, officials send for a magician from America to compete; Morton proves himself the more powerful mage and he leaves a powerful message for the people, but the officials soon after receive word that Morton would not be arriving as his plane had gone down. "The Lodestone," art by Ernie Bache. "Paul Protto Productions," inks by Sal Trapani. "Don Alvarado's Treasure" text story. "Why?", pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Baby Billy Bailey suddenly refuses to sleep through the night at 13 months; Good thing, since he keeps his folks awake to notice and escape a house fire they might have otherwise slept through. "Saroti the Shark," pencils by Charles Nicholas; The capture of a killer shark coincides with the disappearance of natives who identify themselves with the animals. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3
    Strange Tales of the Unusual (1955 Atlas) 3
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.
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    Cover art by Sol Brodsky. The Man with the Little Black Box, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Invaders!, art by Al Williamson. The Sea Is Angry!, pencils by Robert Q Sale. The Talent text story; A tramp can't convince a farm family that his talking dog is not a ventriloquist's trick. The Magic City, pencils by Bill Benulis. Someone Is Watching, art by Doug Wildey. Lost in Another World!, art by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    $120 Strange Tales of the Unusual #3 (Atlas, 1955) VG+
    $175 1956 ATLAS Comics STRANGE TALES Of The UNUSUAL #3 S.A. /WILLIAMSON art - CGC 3.0
    $230 STRANGE TALES OF THE UNUSUAL #3 FN+ 6.5 SCARCE LOW CENSUS AL WILLIAMSON ART 1956

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  • Issue #3-1ST
    PS Artbooks Softee: Unusual Tales TPB (2021 PS Artbooks) 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "March 1958-February 1959!" Collects Unusual Tales (1955-1965) #11-15.

    Charlton allowed the creative talents of Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Gene Colan, Max Elkan, Rocco Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, Dick Malmgren, and, of course Steve Ditko, much more of a free reign and able to produce even more jewels of science fiction, horror, suspense, fantasy and supernatural tales that are captured here, reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic!

    Featuring Stories by Charles Nicholas, Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Gene Colan, Maxwell Elkan, Rocco Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, and Dick Malmgren.

    Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

    Cover price $26.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Silver Age Classics: Unusual Tales HC (2021- PS Artbooks) Limited Slipcase Edition 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "March 1958-February 1959!" Collects Unusual Tales (1955-1965) #11-15.

    Charlton allowed the creative talents of Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Gene Colan, Max Elkan, Rocco Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, Dick Malmgren, and, of course Steve Ditko, much more of a free reign and able to produce even more jewels of science fiction, horror, suspense, fantasy and supernatural tales that are captured here, reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic!

    Featuring Stories by Charles Nicholas, Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Gene Colan, Maxwell Elkan, Rocco Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, and Dick Malmgren.

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

    Cover price $56.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Silver Age Classics: Unusual Tales HC (2021- PS Artbooks) 3-1ST


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    This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "March 1958-February 1959!" Collects Unusual Tales (1955-1965) #11-15.

    Charlton allowed the creative talents of Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno, Gene Colan, Max Elkan, Rocco Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, Dick Malmgren, and, of course Steve Ditko, much more of a free reign and able to produce even more jewels of science fiction, horror, suspense, fantasy and supernatural tales that are captured here, reproduced completely from cover to cover as they should be, just like the original comic!

    Featuring Stories by Charles Nicholas, Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Gene Colan, Maxwell Elkan, Rocco Mastroserio, Dick Giordano, and Dick Malmgren.

    Hardcover, 216 pages, full color.

    Cover price $46.99.