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Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) comic books 1961

  • Issue #26
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 26
    • 1 1/2" cumulative spine split.

    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.

  • Issue #31
    Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 31
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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.