Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1956

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Cover pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia. "Algaroba The Aerial Artist," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; Walter Ostrander disappears and reappears as the only acrobat who can do the spinning twist, Manuel Algaroba; But how and why and what's his connection to the late Pedro Bargalbo, the only other man to ever accomplish the same feat? "Madam Futura"; Madam Futura's predictions always come true, no matter what people might do to try and change their fates. "A Visit From Mr. Kon F. Dence"; Cliff Henderson gets a boost of confidence from Mr. Kon F. Dence. "Ramakos II Doubled," inks by Sal Trapani. "The Laughing Ghost" text story; Bob Travis agrees to spend a night in a haunted house on a bet, but the bet is really part of a plot involving illegal aliens. "Collision," inks by Sal Trapani. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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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.

Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Jon D'Agostino, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Miner Joe becomes obsessed with the strange passageway he discovers in the mine. Dr. Vale cures Ella's blindness, but doesn't understand why that upsets her husband. John seems to be the last man on Earth. Those of Long Memory; Shadows; Sky Music; Whistling Walls; Can You?; The Last Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Bill Molno and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A talking dog narrates his own story, and reveals his desire for a publicity agent to make him a star. Homeless Frank finds a rich man's overcoat, and suddenly everyone's treating him like a millionaire. A convict agrees to test a time machine, traveling 500 years into the past in exchange for amnesty...if he survives. Woof! Woof!; The Eyes of the Beholder; The Man Who Changed Times; This Is a Mystery?; The Smile; The Lake That Lived. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Charles Nicholas, Bill Molno and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A man tells a psychiatrist that he suddenly has the ability to make bullies disappear. Henpecked Herman finds himself back in caveman days, when his wife must do everything he tells her to...until he makes a mistake. In the far-future year of 1985, a mysteriously handsome runner makes a bid to set the record for running a two-minute mile. Cool cover by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko is worth the price of admission. The Strange Power; Caveman; Not All Gold Glitters; Tunnel Trap; The Wanamaker Mile; Willie! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of two stories (and cover) this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, an artist's innovative new air-paint is actually part of a sinister plot. In another Ditko story, a man can see the future, but not change it. A sea captain haunts his ancestral home until it is returned to a descendant. The Man Who Painted on Air; The Man Who Could See Tomorrow; I Am Not Me; The Captain's Ghost; Strange Night; Make a Payload. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.