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Cover: Jack Kirby & Joe Simon
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The Strange World of Your Dreams #4

Jan 1953 · Prize · 0.10 USD
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This anthology issue features "The Story of a Man Who Dreamed a Murder That Really Happened," in which a man experiences a vivid dream of committing murder and later discovers that a real murder matching his dream has actually occurred. The issue also includes a "Special Horoscope Featurette" titled "The Skeleton in Your Closet!" that discusses how one's astrological sign—specifically Capricorn for those born between December 22 and January 19—may be responsible for secret weaknesses. The magazine is supplemented with advertisements and mail-order offerings for self-help books on romance and letter-writing.

Contains 7 stories
Show Your Face!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense

George Dumont wakes from a nightmare about witnessing a murder in 1901 Montmartre—only to have police inspector Antoine Leseur arrive with shocking news: a real woman has been murdered in nearby Alley de Sol, exactly as Dumont's painting depicts it. Arrested for a crime he didn't commit, Dumont faces execution unless he can convince the skeptical inspector that his painting came from a genuine dream, and that the real killer's face still haunts his memory. With time running out and his sanity fracturing in his cell, Dumont must somehow prove the impossible to save his own life.

The Moon and You!
3 pp · Drama

A Scorpio born under the moon's conjunction, Ralph Frame is a driven, ambitious man—self-willed and relentless in his pursuit of success, much to the concern of his cautious partner Doug. When Ralph's overconfidence in a risky business deal collides with his refusal to heed anyone's warnings, the consequences spiral far beyond what either man anticipated. This cautionary tale explores whether the stars truly shape our destiny, or if our own nature condemns us.

(There's) Romance in the Stars
3 pp · Drama

Betty Stevenson, a free-spirited Sagittarian who loves activity and socializing, clashes with her steady boyfriend Frank over her constant need for excitement—until her bluntness costs her the relationship. When the initial thrill of their separation fades and loneliness sets in, Betty must decide whether to bridge the gap between her restless nature and Frank's quieter temperament, or let pride keep them apart.

Untitled Drama story
2 pp · Drama
Richard Temple
The Skeleton in Your Closet!
3 pp · Drama

George Purdy, a man born under the sign of Capricorn, is engaged to Ann Price, but his jealous nature and tendency toward self-pity threaten to destroy their relationship. When his suspicions and insecurity spiral out of control, George's actions push Ann away—and he finds a perverse comfort in playing the victim. This horoscope-driven drama explores how astrology might explain our deepest character flaws and whether we have the will to overcome them.

Untitled Drama story
2 pp · Drama
Richard Temple
4L-523
5 pp · Horror-Suspense

Spencer Paley witnesses a tragic hit-and-run accident and becomes haunted by nightmares featuring the mysterious license plate 4L-523—a number that inexplicably appears in his dreams of his own daughter struck down by the same unseen vehicle. When a reporter investigating the accident learns of Paley's disturbing premonition, the search for 4L-523 takes on an urgency neither man anticipated. What unfolds is a chilling exploration of coincidence, guilt, and the thin line between nightmare and terrible reality.

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CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,102
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $953
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $383
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $315*
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CGC 6.5 · 5 in census $264
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $229*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $200*
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CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $146
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $135*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $121*
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Full credits

writer Jack Kirby
artist, inker Mort Meskin
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Joe Simon

Reprints

Reprinted in The Strange World of Your Dreams #[nn] (2013), The Simon and Kirby Library #[nn] (2014)

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