Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1957-1959

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Dick Giordano, Joe Gill, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio 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 this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a sculptor brings a statue of a woman to life with sheer will power, but there's a twist that involves a truly creepy Ditko image. In another Ditko story, advanced robots are awakened from storage, but maybe that wasn't the best idea. Harry refuses to reveal his secret to defying gravity. Another classic cover by Ditko. Will Power; The Decision; The Great Gift; Werner's Dream Car; I Am You, John; All Eyes Are Riveted; Going Up. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, the story of a statue reveals how David briefly gained amazing mental abilities. In another Ditko story, an artist finds the perfect shade of red. A leprechaun offers to let jailbird Blackie Nelson live the day over again. He's Coming for Me; The Night of the Red Snow; Vault Vengeance; Escape; The Day I Lived Over Again; Clairvoyance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Dick Giordano and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a mysterious TV repairman from another dimension has a secret agenda. In another Ditko story, a father-son team of scientists discovers how to access the potential of the unconscious human brain. A long-frozen caveman is unearthed in the Arctic, and he's not happy when he wakes up. Another simple but effective cover by Ditko. Never Again; The Repair Man from Nowhere; Who Am I?; Man from the Ages; The Edge of Fear; A Strange Kiss. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Charles Nicholas, Joe Gill, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist's super-microscope reveals secrets humankind was not meant to know. In another Ditko story, a WWII military commander killed in battle returns to save his men. An eye transplant allows a blind man to see, but then he learns the donor was a psychotic killer, in a story featuring art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Dreamer; Second Chance; The Beast Legend; Charmed, Im Sure; The Right Spot; Deep in the Mountains; Unwelcome Caller; The Bad Eye; The Living Fog; Noise in the Cellar; The Ghost Gabs; The Man Who Couldnt Die; Dream On...! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Vince Alascia, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, Jack finds a ten-leaf clover and the power to make lucky guesses. Botanist Dr. Furman talks to his favorite plant, but everyone just thinks he's crazy. Clive's plane flies into the past and into British legend. A Matter of Luck; The Proof; Mr. Furmans Friend; Thrower of Thunder; The Last Laugh; Time of the Dragon! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A thief steals a bottle of darkness and tries to use it to hide from police. An escaped convict steals a prospector's canteen for his trek into the desert, only to learn it contains gold dust. Therapeutic crystals turn out to be part of a mind-control plot from an enemy nation. The Man Who Sold Darkness; After Tomorrow; The It Creatures; A Thirst For Gold; A Day of "Fun With Pop"; The Comfort Crystal. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Vince Alascia, Maxwell Elkan, Dick Malmgren, 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 this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, authorities think a giant unearthed by a farmer is another fake like the "Cardiff Giant." In another Ditko story, a man awakens from a three-year coma to discover Venusians in charge of human civilization. A house seems to resist being torn down and replaced. Giant From the Unknown; Approaching Normalcy; Time Theory; The Stubborn House; Alone; The Greater Life. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, John Severin, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of three stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist gets to prove his theory that aliens look like human beings. In another Ditko story, Neptune launches an attack on the peaceful people of Jupiter - but Jupiter is ready for them. A lost vessel is led to shore by a ghost ship, in a story with art by EC and Marvel legend John Severin (credited as "LePoer"). If This Be Earth; Worthless World; They Must Be Like Us; The Mirror; The Mystery Ship; The Juggernauts of Jupiter. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A stage magician tries to force a rival to teach him his greatest tricks, in a story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. A polar explorer discovers a civilization beneath the Antarctic ice.Intangible aliens who want to conquer Earth must convince a human ally to build a machine that will allow them solidity. Bordoni the Great; Under Antarctic Ice; Gravity Grabber; The Guiding Minds; Strange Safari. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. An antique clock forms the link between Lucy and Sarah. The supposedly true dog of Germany's talking dog, "Kurwenal," later known as part of the "Hundesprechschule Asra." Professor Carlin's new teleporter works - but it also de-ages people. Remembered Moment!; The Talking Dog; Portrait of Ravanna; Thinkee the Thinkatron; Prof. Carlin's Invention; The Amazing Escape. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Creeping Menace," pencils by Bill Molno; Over the objections of his daughter, a scientist creates a giant caterpillar. "Double Exposure"; A man from our dimension sees a man from another...and vice versa. "Counterfeit Fuel" text story. "The Incredible Walking Stick," pencils by Bill Molno; A man briefly owns a walking stick made from the hammer of Thor. "Useful Boy"; Johnny Crystal is determined to be useful someday, though he seems to be a good influence on others already. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta, Charles Nicholas, and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A disgruntled artist is inexplicably menaced by an ever-growing inkblot, in a story that may feature art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Alex's visions tell him he can be the one to bring about world peace - or is he just crazy? A retired sheriff invents a machine that lures criminals to jail. The Blotting Threat; The Visionary; The Good Man; Anything Could Happen; The Hide-Out. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. "The Unbelievable Stone Man"; When an alien rock creature literally crashes on Earth, John Travers, fishing nearby, unwittingly reassembles him; Revealing his race's ominous plan to plunder the Earth, he begins transforming a giant rock into a spaceship to report back to his world; Travers saves the day by blowing up Norkan and his ship. "The Time Cap," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; When part time explorer Phil Winship finds an ancient helmet in an an Iranian cave in the desert, he puts it on and is instantly transported 20,000 years into the past; Invisible to anyone in the past, Phil observes a scientist, Adab and his beautiful daughter Accara, and falls in love. "Bubbling Magic" text story. "The Demon Within," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; A painter struggles with his own work. "The Incredible Advice," pencils by Matt Baker, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.