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Secrets of the Unknown#196
Cover: Ogden Whitney

Secrets of the Unknown #196

Jan 1980 · Alan Class · 0.20 GBP
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In "The Hunt!", Mark Brinkley’s ruthless pursuit of wealth takes a surreal turn when a mysterious figure from his family’s past, Wayne Brinkley, pulls him through pivotal moments in history to reveal the true cost of greed. With art by John Rosenberger, this 1980 Alan Class tale blends time-hopping revelation with a quiet redemption, all framed by Ogden Whitney’s striking cover.

Contains 7 stories
The Hunt!
3 pp · Fantasy
Greg StantonPenjab
Story of a Miser!
10 pp · Fantasy
Mark BrinkleyEleanor Brinkley (Mark's wife)Wayne Brinkley (Mark's ancestor)Edward Brinkley (Mark's father)Mrs. Brinkley (Mark's mother)Abraham Lincolnnative Indian chief

In "Story of a Miser!" from *Secrets of the Unknown* #196, Mark Brinkley’s obsession with wealth is put to the test when a mysterious figure named Wayne Brinkley—his long-dead ancestor—pulls him into a journey through history. As Mark tries to profit from pivotal moments, he learns hard lessons about the cost of greed, all while clinging to the ring he wears for Eleanor, the woman he’s never been able to truly win over.

The Stone Goddess!
5 pp · Fantasy
Kurt HollowayDr. MarleyKhimor
The Ape in the Sky!
7 pp · Science Fiction
Dr. MalusProfessor GrimmSylvester
Strange Visitor!
8 pp · Science Fiction
Mr. DevlinHenry BurtonBillHank Burton
The Oracle Stone!
6 pp · Science Fiction
MarkCarolAlexander the GreatKing RichardHenry
The Vortex
7 pp · Science Fiction
Carl WintersZorna

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Full credits

artist, inker John Rosenberger
cover pencils, inks Ogden Whitney

Reprints

↩ Reprints Forbidden Worlds #79 (1959), Forbidden Worlds #80 (1959), Forbidden Worlds #88 (1960), Race for the Moon #17 (1964), Creepy Worlds #125 (1971), Secrets of the Unknown #59

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