Unusual Tales #19

Nov 1959 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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This anthology issue contains at least two stories. "The Blotting Threat" follows a man named Alex who becomes increasingly disturbed by inexplicable visions of a green-faced figure and a sea monster appearing to him, causing him psychological distress as he questions whether these are real or products of his imagination. Another story depicts a painter named Tom who experiences a mysterious fire in his home at night and awakens to find a bright light pouring through his window, leading him to contemplate mysteries and other worlds, before discovering an intruder in his house who has come seeking food and shelter.

Contains 4 stories

The Blotting Threat

5 pp · Horror-Suspense

A despondent commercial artist named Elmo Brackin, convinced the world is nothing but a nightmare, watches in fascination as an ink blot on his drawing begins to spread and erase everything around him. As the mysterious black void consumes the familiar landscape, Elmo's terror mounts—until a chance encounter forces him to confront whether his vision was real or born from his own despair. This 1959 tale explores how darkness can consume us when we stop believing in hope.

The Visionary

5 pp · Fantasy

On his eighteenth birthday, Alex Lorraine begins witnessing impossible visions—strange machinery, sea creatures, flying saucers—that no one else can see, leaving him terrified he's losing his mind. A mysterious voice reassures him that these are real visions, not delusions, and a fortune teller cryptically confirms his extraordinary destiny. When a guide appears to whisk him away for training, Alex discovers he's been chosen for something far greater than he ever imagined.

The Good Man

8 pp · Science Fiction

Tom Haley, a mayoral candidate with a spotless reputation, encounters a flying saucer at his lake cottage—and must decide whether to reveal what he's witnessed or risk his political future if the news gets out. When mysterious visitors from the craft leave him with an unexpected gift, Tom faces a choice between keeping silent and sharing an encounter that could change everything.

The Hide-Out

6 pp · Horror-Suspense

A cocky robber on the run finds refuge in an isolated shack, only to discover its elderly occupant harbors a dangerous secret—a machine designed to attract criminals right into the law's waiting hands. Jack Lawson thought he'd outsmarted the authorities, but the retired sheriff's peculiar invention has other plans for him. Charlton Comics serves up a wickedly ironic twist in this six-page suspense tale.