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Cover: Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers

Tales of Suspense #20

Aug 1961 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Colossus Lives Again [Part 1]," a mysterious, ticking object descends upon New York City, triggering mass panic and a full evacuation as citizens fear an imminent explosion. With the military on high alert, the object suddenly rises into the sky and vanishes—its departure a quiet signal that Earth may not be as lifeless as its creators assumed. Steve Ditko’s distinctive art and Stan Goldberg’s vibrant coloring bring this eerie, suspenseful tale to life, while Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers deliver a striking cover that captures the mystery from the very first glance.

Contains 4 stories
Colossus Lives Again [Part 1]
6 pp · Science Fiction
Crab-Creatures of Cancrius III (also in flashback)JudyFrank

When the Colossus is transported from the Soviet Union to America for an International Fair, the alien crab-creatures of Cancrius III return, seeking to seize control of the giant machine once more—this time to threaten the United States. As the Colossus turns against its new home, Frank and Judy must confront the terrifying resurgence of the ancient invaders before it's too late.

[Colossus Lives Again], Part Two!
7 pp · Science Fiction
Crab-Creatures of Cancrius III (destroyed)CharlieBen
The Rocking Horse
5 pp · Drama
HamimHamim's motherHamim's father
The Bomb
5 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Bomb," a mysterious device descends on New York City, its steady ticking sparking panic and prompting a full evacuation. With military forces sealing off the area and waiting for the inevitable explosion, the silence that follows is just as unsettling as the noise. When the object suddenly lifts into the sky and vanishes, the reason remains hidden—its creators, far beyond Earth, had sent it as a test, and the planet’s silence was the answer.

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CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $627
CGC 7.5 · 14 in census $438
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Cast · 4 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Steve Ditko
colorist Stan Goldberg
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Dick Ayers

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Tales #139 (1955)

Reprinted in Amazing Stories of Suspense #18 (1964), Monsters on the Prowl #25 (1973), Amazing Stories of Suspense #153 (1976), Amazing Stories of Suspense #162 (1977), Secrets of the Unknown #172 (1977), Amazing Stories of Suspense #191 (1981), Amazing Stories of Suspense #200 (1982), Astounding Stories #179 (1985), Uncanny Tales #176 (1986), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales of Suspense #2 (2008), Monsters: The Marvel Monsterbus by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby #2 (2017), Marvel Masters of Suspense: Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Omnibus #1 (2019), Marvel Horror Omnibus #[nn] (2019), Astounding Stories #38, Secrets of the Unknown #28

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