Direct Edition
Cover by Carl Burgos.
“Escape to Nowhere”
With art by Gene Colan.
A lazy man stumbles into a strange world where idleness is survival—and effort is deadly—forcing him to rethink his ways.
“The Money Tree”
A text story.
A tale of sudden wealth and the unexpected consequences that come with it.
“The New Gimmick”
With pencils by Bob Forgione and inks by Jack Abel.
A science fiction writer repeatedly pitches his idea of life on the moon—only to face rejection in surprising ways.
“The Red World”
With art by Mort Lawrence.
Explorers reaching Mars discover an astonishing truth—someone from Earth may have beaten them there long ago.
“Under His Hat!”
With art by Ed Winiarski.
A mysterious figure performs acts of kindness, hiding a secret beneath his hat—until a final request reveals all.
“The Mystery That Couldn’t Be Solved!”
With art by Joe Sinnott.
An unsolvable puzzle challenges logic itself—defying every attempt to uncover the truth.
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.10
A fascinating collection of strange tales—where irony, imagination, and mystery lead to unexpected revelations.

