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Cover: Don Heck

Tales of Suspense #1

Jan 1959 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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"The Strangers from Space!" kicks off in the 25th century, where humanity’s desperate search for a new home leads to a startling discovery: Earth is uniquely suited for human life. Don Heck’s dynamic art and Stan Goldberg’s vibrant colors bring to life a tale that redefines what it means to call a planet home, all in this pivotal first issue of Tales of Suspense.

Contains 5 stories
The Strangers from Space!
5 pp · Science Fiction
General KrenkleLieutenant Morrow

In a future where Earth stands on the edge of panic, an alien ship descends upon the world capital, and General Krenkle prepares for war—until a calm, human-like figure steps out. Lieutenant Morrow watches as the alien’s peaceful image dissolves the tension, but the truth behind the calm may be far more unsettling than any invasion.

I Dared Explore the Unknown Emptiness!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Dr. Jonathan Marteens (behind the scenes)Col. Frank Stevens

In the 25th century, a desperate search for a new home leads Col. Frank Stevens and a team of explorers into the vast, uncharted emptiness beyond known space—driven by a new cobalt fuel that promises answers. But as they push deeper into the void, they begin to question whether the real discovery isn’t a new world, but the truth about why Earth remains unmatched.

The Day I Left My Body!
4 pp · Science Fiction
WellsMartin ShawEllen Shaw

In "The Day I Left My Body!", a prisoner named Wells finds himself entangled in a terrifying psychic link with his defense lawyer, Martin Shaw. As Wells manipulates Shaw into relentless work on his appeal, the strain begins to take a visible toll—his once-sharp arguments falter, and the weight of exhaustion threatens to seal his fate. With Ellen Shaw watching from the sidelines, the line between mind and body blurs, and the courtroom becomes a battleground of wills.

He Fled in the Night
4 pp · Historical
Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe, a restless clerk, abandons his life in England for a daring voyage across the Pacific, convinced his journey will forge a new empire. With nothing but hope and a ship full of dreams, he sets out into the unknown—where the sea holds secrets far beyond the map.

Prisoner of the Satellites!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Mark CorenZakOzt

In "Prisoner of the Satellites!", Mark Coren finds himself trapped in a shrinking world as alien satellites beam energy from orbit, reducing everything they touch. With help from Zak and the mysterious Ozt, Coren must uncover the truth behind the cosmic rays before Earth itself vanishes.

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CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $17,107*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $7,677
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $7,677
CGC 7.5 · 8 in census $4,180
CGC 7.0 · 15 in census $3,751
CGC 6.5 · 9 in census $2,964
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CGC 6.0 · 13 in census $2,061
CGC 5.5 · 16 in census $1,856
CGC 5.0 · 25 in census $1,828
CGC 4.5 · 23 in census $1,666
CGC 4.0 · 36 in census $1,660
CGC 3.5 · 29 in census $1,105
CGC 3.0 · 30 in census $767
CGC 2.5 · 21 in census $767*
CGC 2.0 · 7 in census $704
CGC 1.5 · 13 in census $547
CGC 1.0 · 8 in census $475*
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $435*
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Full credits

artist, inker Don Heck
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils, inks Don Heck

Reprints

↩ Reprints Strange Tales #50 (1956)

Reprinted in Creepy Worlds #27 (1964), The Rocket's Blast-Comicollector #104 (1973), Kull, the Destroyer #13 (1974), Creepy Worlds #159 (1975), Mundi Comics Super Héroes Presenta #25 (1975), Star Wars Weekly #96 (1979), Conan de barbaar #4 (1980), Creepy Worlds #192 (1980), Creepy Worlds #221 (1984), Secrets of the Unknown #222 (1984), America's Greatest Comics #8 (2004), Al Williamson: Hidden Lands #[nn] (2004), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales of Suspense #1 (2006), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales of Suspense #1 (2014), Marvel Masters of Suspense: Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Omnibus #1 (2019), Gwandanaland Comics #2877 (2021), Atlas Artist Edition #2 (2024), Amazing Stories of Suspense #72, Conan #4, Creepy Worlds #82, Secrets of the Unknown #27

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