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Cover: Jack Kirby & Christopher Rule

Tales of Suspense #6

Nov 1959 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "I Hear It Howl in the Swamp!", a fishing guide stumbles upon a terrifying creature in the murky depths of a southern swamp, sparking panic and a military response. As the situation escalates, the truth behind the monster’s origins begins to unravel in a twist that redefines what’s truly dangerous. Steve Ditko’s distinctive art and Stan Goldberg’s vibrant colors bring this eerie tale to life, while Jack Kirby’s cover captures the story’s haunting mystery.

Contains 5 stories
I Hear It Howl in the Swamp!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Charley

In the murky depths of a southern swamp, a fishing guide named Charley stumbles upon something far beyond belief—a creature that howls through the mist, mistaken at first for a monster. As the military prepares to destroy it, the truth emerges in a moment of startling revelation: the creature is not a threat, but a lost child, and its cries are a plea for help.

I Was Captured by the Cyclops!
5 pp · Sword And Sorcery
Mr. SloaneSinbad

In "I Was Captured by the Cyclops!", Mr. Sloane finds himself inexplicably drawn into the legendary adventures of Sinbad, facing the terrifying gaze of a cyclops in a realm of ancient peril. Though he believes it was all a vivid dream, a chilling reminder remains—his hand still clenched around one of the creature’s stolen jewels.

The Mutants and Me!
4 pp · Science Fiction
Henry MarshVincent Farnsworth
Who Hides Beneath My Mask?
4 pp · Horror-Suspense
"Hard Luck" HarryMr. Craddock

In "Who Hides Beneath My Mask?", "Hard Luck" Harry dons a rubber mask to escape detection during a burglary, but when his victim glimpses his face, he begins to suspect something far more unsettling—his own features are shifting to match the mask he wears. As paranoia sets in, Mr. Craddock becomes increasingly aware that the line between man and disguise is blurring, and the truth beneath the mask may be more real than he ever imagined.

The Luna Lizards Had Me Trapped!
5 pp · Science Fiction

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CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $7,940*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $5,309
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,356*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,601*
CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $1,400
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CGC 7.0 · 5 in census $479
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CGC 5.0 · 11 in census $259
CGC 4.5 · 9 in census $197
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CGC 3.0 · 8 in census $167
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Full credits

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

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Tales #136 (1955)

Reprinted in Creepy Worlds #17 (1963), Uncanny Tales #28 (1965), James Bond #18/1972 (1972), James Bond #21/[1972] (1972), Secrets of the Unknown #150 (1974), Creepy Worlds #156 (1975), Creepy Worlds #190 (1979), Secrets of the Unknown #184 (1979), Secrets of the Unknown #244 (1988), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales of Suspense #1 (2006), Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Tales of Suspense #1 (2014), Monsters: The Marvel Monsterbus by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby #1 (2017), Marvel Masters of Suspense: Stan Lee & Steve Ditko Omnibus #1 (2019), Creepy Worlds #70, Cuentos de Brujas #119, Secrets of the Unknown #17

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