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Gwandanaland Comics #1420-A

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In "Paper Romance!", alien guard Ogu makes a curious detour from his space post to investigate Earth—only to stumble into a traveling circus and find himself in a high-stakes poker game with a twist. After winning a hand that literally takes the sky, he’s forced to confront the consequences of his actions when he realizes the planet’s atmosphere is vital to its inhabitants. Written and illustrated by Steve Ditko, with lettering by Charlotte Jetter, this surreal tale blends cosmic absurdity with quiet moral weight, all rendered in Ditko’s distinctive, precise style—complete with cover art by Ditko himself.

Contains 34 stories
Paper Romance!
6 pp · Romance
A Hole in His Head
5.83 pp
Hair Yee-eeee
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Range War!
8 pp · Western-Frontier
Utah KidGolden Eagle
Stretching Things
5 pp · Horror-Suspense, Science Fiction
Lawrence Dawson (first appearance, death)Dr. James DoyleDr. Harrell

In "Stretching Things," Dawson—suffering from brittle bone syndrome—finds a miraculous cure in the form of a new serum, only to discover it grants him terrifying elasticity. As he struggles to control his new form, he eliminates anyone who might expose him, leaving a trail of bodies and a face forever warped. When he seeks help from another scientist, Harrell, hoping for a fix, he kills again—before the cure can be completed. The story ends with the police arriving to find only a puddle where Dawson once stood.

Buried Alive!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Cinderella
8 pp · Horror-Suspense

In this chilling twist on a classic tale, Cinderella flees her gilded prison, where her vampire sisters rule with cruel precision, to warn the prince of a coming darkness. Written with eerie precision and illustrated in stark, haunting detail, this haunting eight-page story reimagines the fairy tale as a desperate flight from bloodthirsty kin and a world on the brink.

Killer on the Loose
7 pp · Crime
Radio Patrol [TexBarry]Li'l Augie [August Tree]Corot (Death)
Homecoming..
5 pp · Science Fiction
Library of Horror
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Die Laughing!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Avery and the Goblins
8 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Avery and the Goblins," old prospector Avery Calhoun ventures into a decaying castle rumored to house a hoard of treasure—only to find it guarded by a clan of cannibal goblins. As he navigates the crumbling halls, the quiet dread of being watched builds with every step, culminating in a tense confrontation at the very heart of the plundered vault.

Botticelli of the Bangtails!
8 pp · Crime
You are the Jury
4 pp · Science Fiction
Ogu

In "You are the Jury," Ogu, an alien guard stationed in space, takes a curious detour to Earth—where he stumbles upon a traveling circus. After outplaying the performers in a high-stakes poker game, he takes the sky itself as his prize, only to realize too late that the planet’s inhabitants depend on it to breathe. Now facing trial for abandoning his post, Ogu must plead his case before a court that may not understand what he’s trying to return.

Moment of Decision
1 pp · Science Fiction
Dead Reckoning!
7 pp · Science Fiction
AndorKyt

In "Dead Reckoning!", Airman Andor, a space-faring cop with a sharp eye and a heavier conscience, responds to a call that turns deadly in an instant: an old man’s rage erupts over a stolen treasure map, and his electric whip leaves Kyt, the young blonde maid, in danger. After a split-second decision ends the old man’s life, Andor makes a bold move—kissing Kyt before abandoning his badge to chase the map’s promise to the distant asteroid Klaxon.

What Was in Sam Dora's Box?
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Sam Dora
Dead Right!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Mr. MordSam DrakeKen KarlMephistopheles (cat)

When two tenacious reporters investigate a rumor about a peculiar wax museum, they uncover a place where the exhibits aren’t just eerily lifelike—they’re alive in ways that defy reason. "Dead Right!" unfolds as a chilling dive into the uncanny, where every figure in Mr. Mord’s collection seems to watch, wait, and remember.

3-D Disaster Doom Death!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Triple-Header!
2 pp · Horror-Suspense
The Night People
4 pp · Horror-Suspense
Rumpelstiltskin
8 pp · Horror-Suspense

In this chilling tale from Gwandanaland Comics #1420-A, the ancient demon Rumpelstiltskin lures a desperate miller’s daughter with a promise too good to refuse, setting in motion a dark bargain that twists fate into something far more sinister. With the quiet dread of a forgotten fable, the story unfolds as a fragile girl faces a predator who sees human skin not as flesh, but as canvas.

The Evil Eye!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Evil Eye!", Warren Cairo’s deadly plan against his wife Gerda takes a horrifying turn when her hidden magic proves too much to overcome. As his scheme unravels, Gerda’s power turns his vengeance into a grim fate—branded, drowned, and consumed by rats.

Doom in the Air
8 pp · Horror-Suspense, Western-Frontier

In "Doom in the Air," the ghost of Wes Brewster—lynched by the Jones brothers—rises from the desert dust after an atomic test ignites the land. Now a vengeful specter, he stalks the frontier, leaving behind a trail of silent, lingering poison.

Inheritance!
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
A Nice Quiet Place!
6 pp · Crime
The Worm Turns
6 pp · Horror-Suspense, Science Fiction
Day of Reckoning!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Day of Reckoning!" from Gwandanaland Comics #1420-A, the cursed ship Mermaid becomes a relentless ghost vessel, driven by the vengeful spirit of shipbuilder Jezab Grimm. Years after three sailors sealed him aboard, the Mermaid sails the dark waters, hunting the men who betrayed him—each voyage a step closer to justice, or ruin.

Comeback!
5 pp · Horror-Suspense

Flexo the rubber man thought he’d escaped his past—until the carnival lights flicker and Satana, the Snake Lady, rises from the shadows, her eyes fixed on the man who betrayed her. In the twisted glow of the midway, a deadly game of revenge begins, where every stretch and twist could be the last.

If Looks Could Kill!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "If Looks Could Kill!" from Gwandanaland Comics #1420-A, surgeon Gustave Savage is abducted by the hypnotist Merlin, leading to a violent clash that leaves the doctor blind—only to regain his sight through a shocking act of self-surgery. With Merlin’s eyes now his own, Gustave discovers a terrifying new power: his gaze can kill, turning every glance into a deadly force.

Family Mixup
5 pp · Horror-Suspense
Bridegroom, Come Back!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Bridegroom, Come Back!", a woman returns from the grave to confront the man who married her for profit and then murdered her—only to find him still alive, waiting in the shadows. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by the eerie, expressive hand of a forgotten artist, this chilling tale from Gwandanaland Comics #1420-A turns a wedding vow into a haunting reckoning.

The Payoff!
7 pp · Crime
Von Mohl vs the Ants!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "Von Mohl vs the Ants!", Hugo von Mohl wages a desperate war against a relentless swarm of killer ants threatening his African plantation. Armed with dynamite, guns, and fire, he battles the infestation with ruthless determination—until he realizes too late that the ants have found a way through a hidden hole he never saw.

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Full credits

artist, inker Steve Ditko
cover pencils, inks Steve Ditko

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