Unusual Tales #21

Mar 1969 · Charlton · 0.10 USD

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In "Giant of the Depths," a Caribbean professor dives into shallow waters to investigate a massive statue he believes to be ancient—only to find it vanishes after a sudden tremor. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Bill Fraccio, this 1960 Charlton tale unfolds with a mysterious undersea presence, hinting at a forgotten civilization beneath the waves. The cover by Dick Giordano captures the eerie stillness before the deep stirs.

Contains 5 stories

Giant of the Depths

5 pp · Science Fiction

Terror of the Spheres

5 pp · Science Fiction

In "Terror of the Spheres," a mysterious stranger donates a series of enigmatic paintings to an art exhibit—each showing glowing, sphere-like lights. At night, the spheres emerge from the canvases, drawing in objects with eerie precision. The truth behind the man and his strange art begins to unravel as the paintings reveal a far stranger origin.

The Forbidden Camera

5 pp · Science Fiction

Wayne Banford, a young archaeologist exploring the Cardamone Mountains in Cambodia, discovers a mysterious camera—one the locals have warned him never to use. When curiosity gets the better of him, he discovers the camera reveals visions of futures best left unseen. Now Wayne must grapple with what the camera has shown him and decide whether knowing tomorrow means he's bound to it.

Henderson's Eyes

3 pp · Science Fiction

Talisman from Beyond

5 pp · Science Fiction

Jo stumbles upon a strange talisman that grants him super strength—just long enough to realize he’s not the first to hold it. When he collapses, the artifact vanishes, pulled back by unseen forces from another dimension.