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Cover: Kurt Schaffenberger
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Midnight Mystery #6

Sep 1961 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD
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In "Clem Never Does Anything Big!", a quiet boy from Hog Hollow becomes an unlikely ambassador when two alien visitors test Earth’s inhabitants for threat level—only to be overwhelmed by Kentucky Lightning, skunks, and a swarm of angry hornets. Written by Shane O'Shea and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Ogden Whitney, this 1961 adventure blends sci-fi curiosity with small-town charm. The cover by Kurt Schaffenberger captures the moment of alien bewilderment with a perfect mix of humor and wonder.

Contains 4 stories
Clem Never Does Anything Big!
9 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Shane O'Shea (host)Ogden Whitney (host)ClemArabella (Clem's girl)Reuben (Clem's dog)Rosalie (a skunk)Sweet Stuff Simpkins (Arabella's eventual husband)the Interplanetary Gypsies [Verstipixothers un-named] (villains)

In "Clem Never Does Anything Big!", a quiet boy from Hog Hollow finds himself at the center of an interstellar test when two alien visitors arrive, determined to judge Earth’s inhabitants as threats. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story follows Clem as he unwittingly stumbles through a series of bizarre encounters—Kentucky Lightning, skunks, and a swarm of angry hornets—each more baffling than the last.

Chain Reaction!
7 pp
Lafacadio Lee (host)John R. (host)Mark HigbeeFranz Broder

When an alien race seeking a new home discovers Earth in 1961, they scout the remote hills of Hog Hollow, Kentucky—and mistake young Clem for a dangerous native after he mistakes them for revenue officers. Now captured and tested by the spacemen, Clem must find a way to protect his home and win the heart of Arabella before these interplanetary invaders decide the planet is theirs to take.

The White Apeman!
4 pp
Zev Zimmer (host)Pete Costanza (host)Terry OsborneF. G. Adams

When the Connor Museum commissions big game hunter Terry Osborne to track down the legendary White Apeman in the remote mountains of Rajasthan, he launches a grueling search that tests both his skills and his resolve. As obsession consumes him, Terry encounters something far more complex than just another trophy to claim. A tale of mysterious creatures, strange powers, and the choices we make when facing the unknown—written by Zev Zimmer with art by Pete Costanza.

The Gladiator!
6 pp
Pierre Alonzo (host)Pietro VolaUrsiniGina

When a laborer named Pietro Vola discovers ancient gladiator armor while excavating the Colosseum, he's mysteriously transported back to Roman times—where he finds himself reincarnated as Petrus, a legendary fighter, and the woman he loves, Gina, waiting for him as a slave girl named Regina. Thrust into a brutal arena combat against his old tormentor Ursus, Pietro must draw on newfound courage and skill to claim victory and the prize that awaits the winner. His journey through time changes him in ways that ripple back into the present, giving him the strength to finally stand his ground.

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Raw (VG) $25
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $80*
CGC 8.0 none in existence
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CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist, inker Ogden Whitney
letterer Ed Hamilton
cover pencils, inks Kurt Schaffenberger

Reprints

Reprinted in Creepy Worlds #128 (1971), Sinister Tales #119 (1972), Amazing Stories of Suspense #170 (1978), Amazing Stories of Suspense #208 (1983), Creepy Worlds #222 (1984), Secrets of the Unknown #243 (1988), Creepy Worlds #61, Secrets of the Unknown #61

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