Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1963-1965

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. 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 diver discovers a city on the ocean floor, but the inhabitants hardly seem human. Bob spends the night in a haunted house for a bet, but doesn't suspect that what's going on may not be otherworldly at all. A ghost runner haunts the track where he died until someone can beat him, and Bruce thinks he's the one. The Long Thirst; An Empty Bottle; The Laughing Ghost; The Sixth Sense; The Haunted Track; Aladdins Other Lamp; The Castaway! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Giordano. 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. Tim gets a strange feeling that he and his father should bypass the carnival's Ferris wheel. A warden begins to suspect that a prisoner is being possessed by a dead inmate's spirit. Tommy is like the telepathic kid in It's a Good Life, except his weakness is being spanked. Plus a look at real-life telepathy experiments. Doctor Colbys Birds; A Funny Feeling; The End of the World; Thought Transference; The Imprisoned Spirit; Tommys Power; The Mysteries of Nature; Made in Korz. Final issue under this title; series continues as both Shadows from Beyond (1966) #50 (Volume 2, according to the indicia) and Blue Beetle (1965 Charlton) #50 (Volume 3). 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.