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Cover: Ogden Whitney

Uncanny Tales #20

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"A Bridegroom for Jenny" delivers a haunting twist on fate and justice in this standout Uncanny Tales #20 story, written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Mac Pakula. When a detective’s coma links him to the fugitive he’s hunting, the line between pursuer and pursued blurs in ways no one sees coming—especially when the fugitive suddenly appears at the police station, delivered like a gift. Ogden Whitney’s eerie cover captures the story’s unsettling mood, making this a must-read for fans of classic mystery tales.

Contains 11 stories
A Bridegroom for Jenny
8 pp · Science Fiction
Toadstool JennyObserver GormDogfaceGranny Brown
The Jewels of Chimbor!
7 pp · Fantasy
Dr. AlvarSimuSabinFlyn
Beware of the Elemental Force!
13 pp · Superhero
Nemesis [Steve Flint]Grim ReaperSatanGyp FerraraGoratti
What the Mirror Revealed!
4 pp · Science Fiction
KarenOtto Walden

In a quiet moment of scientific curiosity, Otto Walden tests his time mirror on Karen, revealing glimpses of her past—each reflection a puzzle piece of who she’s become. As the mirror shows her the man she’s always admired, Otto watches closely, wondering if love can be shaped by what’s seen, not just who’s real.

Help from Beyond
2 pp · Fantasy
John CarlyleJohnny Carlyle
Loom of Fate!
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Jasper Ferall (dies)Moira NornSophronia NornTabitha Norn

In "Loom of Fate!", antiques dealer Jasper Ferall stumbles upon the enigmatic Norn sisters—Moira, Sophronia, and Tabitha—whose quiet life weaving tapestries hides a far darker purpose. Drawn by greed and curiosity, he seeks to exploit one sister’s gift for foresight, only to realize too late that some threads are better left uncut.

Fear Follows Fenton
4 pp · Detective-Mystery, Fantasy
Detective Phil RyanChief Walter HealyDoris RyanBob Fenton

When Detective Phil Ryan slips into a coma, the fugitive he’s been chasing—Bob Fenton—finds himself haunted by the detective’s presence, unable to escape his shadow. The police chief, Walter Healy, is relieved when Fenton is finally captured, only to be stunned when Ryan awakens, just in time to confirm the impossible.

Out of Space
3 pp · Fantasy, Science Fiction
The Man Within!
12 pp · Science Fiction
Dr. Clifton ForresterDr. RobertsWilli Mueller [XR-47162Attila the HunEdward Teach [Blackbeard]Adolph Hitler]ManaraEva Braun

Dr. Clifton Forrester pushes the limits of mind and memory when he tests his theory on Willi Mueller, only to awaken something far deeper—and far more dangerous—than mere subconscious echoes. As the experiment unfolds, the lines between identity and the self begin to blur, and the presence of long-dead figures like Adolph Hitler and Edward Teach stirs unease in the lab.

The Private World
4 pp · Romance, Science Fiction
Edgemont PetersKitty Cullan
Behind A Gun
1 pp · Western-Frontier
Big Bull Cullen

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Full credits

artist, inker Mac Pakula
cover pencils, inks Ogden Whitney

Reprints

↩ Reprints Adventures into the Unknown #107 (1959), Astounding Stories #83 (1971), Creepy Worlds #125 (1971), Astounding Stories #111 (1975), Uncanny Tales #137 (1979), Nemesis #1 (2008)

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