Sinister Tales #101

Jan 1971 · Alan Class · 1/- [0-1-0 GBP]; 0.05 GBP

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"Crisis on the Campus!" kicks off with a commuter train vanishing into a tunnel—only to emerge in a vibrant, alien world teeming with curious and kind creatures. Written by Carl Wessler and brought to life by artist Mort Lawrence (with inks by the same), this 1971 Alan Class gem features a surreal journey of discovery and connection, all rendered with a quiet wonder. The cover, by John Romita, captures the moment of transition, hinting at the mystery within.

Contains 4 stories

Crisis on the Campus!

20 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Kingpin (villain)Gwen StacyJ. Jonah JamesonJoe RobertsonAnna WatsonAunt May ParkerCrusherLouis Wilson (introduction)Randy RobertsonMartha Robertson (introduction, in a photograph only)Josh Kittling (introduction)

Mission: Crush The Kingpin!

20 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]KingpinRobbie RobertsonRandy RobertsonJ. Jonah JamesonGwen StacyMr. Stacy (Gwen's father)

In "Mission: Crush The Kingpin!" from Sinister Tales #101, Spidey takes on the Kingpin in a high-stakes showdown that ends with the criminal mastermind felled by his own cane-gun. With the Kingpin arrested for stealing a priceless tablet, Spidey races to return it—only to find himself under fire from the very police who just arrested his enemy.

The Man Who Followed!

5 pp · Science Fiction, War

Private Eric Roeder

In the grim aftermath of war, a German deserter is haunted by a relentless stranger who whispers, "It's your turn next!" again and again. As he flees through ruined streets and finally finds shelter in an abandoned amusement park, he stumbles upon a shooting gallery run by the very man who's been following him—only to be shot down by a "firing squad" that uses real bullets.

In the Dark!

5 pp · Science Fiction

Marvin Craig (train engineer)Jerry (co-engineer)

In "In the Dark!" from Sinister Tales #101, a commuter train vanishes into a tunnel only to emerge in a world of gentle, curious aliens who welcome the stranded humans. As the passengers grow to cherish their new home, the creatures, in turn, marvel at the stories of Earth—until it's time to return. The engineer tells his tale to a skeptical audience, but when the others step off the train, only the aliens remain, and the humans are gone.