Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.