Strange Tales #45

Name: Strange Tales #45
Brand: Marvel
Availability: InStock

Apr 1956 · Marvel · 0.10 USD

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“Land of Vanishing Men”

In "Land of Vanishing Men," a timid boy faces an otherworldly test when space aliens question him about the ideal time to invade Earth—too scared to lie, he’s sent away to check the newspaper. Written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Bob Forgione with inks by Jack Abel, this 1956 Strange Tales standout finds humor and heart in a moment of unexpected courage. The cover by Bill Everett captures the story’s eerie, offbeat tone.

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writer Carl Wessler · artist Bob Forgione · inker Jack Abel · letterer Ray Holloway · cover Bill Everett

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Full credits

writer Carl Wessler

artist Bob Forgione

inker Jack Abel

letterer Ray Holloway

cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

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A cowardly boy is ashamed when space aliens interrogate him for when would be the best time to invade and he is too frightened to even lie to them. They let him go so he can check the paper for the best time to invade and he regrets his cowardice. When he sees tomorrow is the fourth of July he tells the aliens to invade after nightfall and the fireworks display frightens them off.

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