Tales to Astonish #1
In *Tales to Astonish* #1 (1959), a mysterious investigator delves into strange happenings at a newly bought home, uncovering a twist that’s as clever as it is unexpected—this is no ordinary case, and the man solving it might not be quite human. Steve Ditko handles both pencils and inks for the story, bringing a crisp, eerie precision to the tale, while Stan Goldberg’s colors and Artie Simek’s lettering add to the vintage charm. The cover, by Jack Kirby and Christopher Rule, captures the mystery with a striking, otherworldly flair.
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An investigator works diligently to discover the logical explanations behind the odd occurrences at a couple's newly purchased home. He is, in fact, a poltergeist who attempts to allay suspicion of his kind's existence among humans.
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