Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1960-1969

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A scientist searches for the gigantic underwater statue of a man two fishermen spotted, never suspecting that it's not a statue at all. A struggling artist's paintings of mysterious white spheres presage an attack on humanity by those same spheres. A strange trinket gives Carl superhuman strength. Giant of the Depths; Terror of the Spheres; Meek Maxs Martians; The Forbidden Camera; Hendersons Eyes; Talisman from Beyond. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A scientist has a desperate plan when his planet Quanta is threatened by monsters from outer space, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. An intelligent robot unearthed by scientists explains that humanity's not ready for it yet. Edward launches a one-man investigation of "flying saucers," but he has a secret motive that isn't revealed until he actually finds the alien he's looking for. Let Sleeping Robots Lie; The Last of the Flying Saucers; The Giant; Train Time to Trouble; The Planet That Vanished. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Walter, an ordinary guy, is invited to explore the wonders of Planet 23, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. An explorer learns that the "magic hat" given to him by a tribal chieftain really is magical. Two brothers buy a vintage spaceship that was built in 2062 and convert it into a delivery ship for their cargo business. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to win "a real live pony!" The Old Space Ship!; The Enchanted Hat; Menace From Beyond; Dragonitius Destructivius; The Amazing Guest of Planet 23. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In a future world split between America and "Eurasians," the top US scientist is captured and sent to a prison platform orbiting Earth. Ordinary sci-fi fan Cole discovers the secret of perpetual motion, but he knows that the powers that be will never let it be made public. A scientist figures out the way to finally solve all of humanity's problems at once: eliminate humanity. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to win "a real live pony!" Prison Ship in Space; Power Wheel; 3 Wishes for Walter; Oyster Ogre; The Complete Annihilator. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Steve Ditko. "Castle of Fear," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; A castle, perfect for a film shoot, is inhabited by two Count Rudolfos. "Unkaben," Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; A boy has an imaginary friend who does wonders with his toys, but is he really imaginary? "The Corner Drugstore," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio (as RM); A man is cured by a prescription written by a pharmacist who hasn't been around for ten years. Death Did a Double" text story. "The Confederate Girl," art by Steve Ditko; Writer and debunker of Civil War ghost stories Hiram White encounters his own Civil War ghosts. "Frozen Terrors," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Sal Trapani. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Jonathan's obsession with racing faster and faster leads him to new dimensions humankind was not meant to visit, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Geoffrey sees a flying saucer once, and he's ready for it when he sees it again twelve years later. A pocket watch gives Jack clues to a murder plot and an alien invasion. Speed Crazed; The Unseen; Where Is Amelia?; Fantasia; Nightmare!. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. A strange subterranean boring machine gives a man a vision of the future, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Jonathan meets Jada in his dreams and learns his destiny lies there, in dream world. Charles tries to prove that a house is not haunted. Dr. Sino's Mistake; The Man in the Well; The Apparition; The Ghost Getter in Venor's Valley; A Look Into the Future. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, Vince Alascia and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Mr. Korex returns from the dead, but remains shrouded in mystery. Survivors of a nuclear holocaust decide to send their stone-age mutant cousins, Ada and Ee, to a new planet they can have for their own. A modern-day hunter stumbles on the tracks of a saber-toothed tiger that has somehow survived to the present, in a story (and cover) featuring a great monster-tiger. The Man Who Wasn't; Bail Out to Venus; In the Beginning; The Magic Mirror of Morgenstern; The Saber-Toothed Tiger and Modern Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Joe Gill, Bill Molno, Sal Trapani, and Vince Alascia. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Square Stanley hangs out with Gigi at her Beatnik parties, where she says things like "Isn't this the uttermost?...Take off, cube, and fly!", in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Baxter is eccentric anyway, but when he starts talking about a woman no one else can see, it seems he's finally lost it. A commuter boards a bus that suddenly takes off and flies, and he realizes he should have taken the local, not the express. Where Does It Go?; The Mirage; Who's Crazy?; Been There Before?; The Wanderers; Way Out, Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Aliens rescue a fisherman and adopt him into their society. Scientists examine a feral boy raised by wolves. Hunters get the feeling there is something hiding in a notch in the hills. Never Return; A Small Matter of Time; Good Guesser; Wego the Wolf Boy; The Thing in the Ledge! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Charles Nicholas, and Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. Scientists send Sammy the monkey into space, but the ape that comes back is a lot bigger, meaner, and knows how to mix chemicals to create nitroglycerin! A space soldier who has never encountered an enemy ship meets one that looks just like his ship, after he comes out of a "time jump." Newlyweds James and Donna find the perfect house...only it's a little TOO perfect. Cover includes a panel from Konga #1 by Steve Ditko. The Strange Case of Sammy; The Enemy; The World Beyond; The Home of Happiness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. 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. A scientist has wealth beyond imagining after inventing a machine that can make a perfect duplicate of anything...but then he has to go and duplicate himself. Government agents investigate flying saucer reports, but townspeople deny there are any green monkey-like aliens wearing helmets in the vicinity. Has an archaeologist discovered an actual living mummy, or is he just being Scooby-Doo'ed? The Copying Machine; No Saucers Here; Out of 'Ur'; Out of the Tomb. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. "One of Them," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Spy Sergei Bolakaloff meets a mysterious end at the hands of an unexpected person. "Moon Magic" one-page story, inks by Sal Trapani. "Out of Sight," pencils by Bill Molno; Colin uses his power to make things disappear on his twin brother so he can take over his life. "Aunt Mirabel's Mirror," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Abner Cubbell's aunt's mirror shows people as they truly are. "Beat a Bullet" text story. Statement of ownership; Average paid circulation over the preceding 12 months is stated as 136,414 copies. "Death of a Hot Rod," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Joe Bragan drives his car right into the middle of a battle between Romans and Saracens. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. 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. Professor Deeds goes all Dr. X on volunteers Polly and Roy, shrinking them down to fun-size so he can make them part of his experiment. With Cold War tensions at an all-time high in the far future year of 1991, the sudden appearance of space aliens just adds to the stress. Middle-aged failure Fred finds a gateway to a happier place when he rents Cabin 7. The Professor's Little World; Agent from Space; Dream Dogs; The Invaders!; Cabin 7; A Happier Land. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Bill Molno. "The Face of Sadu," art by Bill Molno; Alice Lasmus is saved by jungle magic. "The Challenge!" one-page story, art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. "Nokandu the Magician," art by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio; Failed magician Gregory Herndon is given a jolt of confidence through hypnotism. "Diving Disaster" text story. "The Land of Platinum," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; Sandy Zandy offers to help Edward's father, but it's not necessary. "The Hiding Room," art by Bill Molno; Bronson Leeds escapes the world into the world below; monsters from beneath the earth come to the surface. 36 pgs., 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. Suspicion surrounds the Carstairs, the new family that just moved into a small town. Plans for an alien conquest of Earth are cancelled when it turns out the aliens are destroyed by water. Scientist Frank decides that the best way to fight bacteria is to enlarge them enough to shoot with weapons, but he doesn't know how to make them stop growing. Love Thy Neighbor; The Face with 1,000 Men; The Creeping Menace; Look, Listen and Learn; Barney's Mutt. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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.

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.

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.

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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.