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Unusual Tales #12

Charlton · Series began 1955 · July 1958

Dates

Cover date
July 1958
Pages
36

Editions and covers

Creators

pencils: Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Max Elkaninks: Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Steve Ditko, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, Max Elkanletters: Jon D'Agostino

Stories

  • A Matter of Luck · 5 pages

    After Jack Collins finds a ten-leaf clover he makes the most-remarkable lucky guesses. He plans to keep this power to himself, but there are more clovers where that one came from.

  • The Proof · 4 pages

    A famous author claims he's a Martian. When asked for proof during a book signing, he reveals he has four arms.

  • Mr. Furman's Friend · 5 pages

    People think botanist Mr. Furman is insane because he converses with a large plant. Later that night the plant saves Mr. Furman from drowning.

  • Thrower of Thunder · 2 pages

    Dr. Wilhelm Van Stradman relates the case of a boy who dreams of a princess named Extora and joins her in ancient Babylon...at least in his mind.

  • The Last Laugh · 5 pages

    An felon dreams of outwitting the authorities and escape.

  • Time of the Dragon · 5 pages

    Clive St. George pilots his plane into the past and becomes part of British legend.

Reprinted in

Amazing Stories of Suspense (1963), Uncanny Tales (1963), Weird Planets (1962), Creepy Worlds (1962), Astounding Stories (1966), The Steve Ditko Archives (2009)

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