Unusual Tales

A long-running horror-anthology series from Charlton Comics, Unusual Tales ran for 49 issues from 1955 to 1965, delivering spooky, twist-ending stories in the classic pre-Code and Silver Age tradition. The series is most associated with writer Joe Gill, who scripted the majority of its tales, and a rotating stable of artists including Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas, and a young Steve Ditko, whose distinctive, eerie style became a highlight of the book. Though often overshadowed by the Big Two, Unusual Tales stands as a key example of Charlton’s low-budget but creatively fertile horror output, offering a consistent, unsettling read for fans of vintage fright comics.