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Midnight Mystery #1

Jan 1961 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD
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"Midnight Mystery" #1 is an anthology featuring supernatural and science fiction stories. According to the editorial message, the issue includes stories dealing with the occult and mysterious phenomena, along with Amazing Science Fiction tales involving space adventures and laboratory discoveries. The visible content includes a story titled "The Knell of Doom" and references to additional stories such as "The Man He Wasn't," "Mr. Sneeley's Business Trip," and "Beneath the Quietest Exterior," supplemented by a "Treasure Chest of Fun" section containing novelty advertisements and mail-order offers.

Contains 4 stories
The Knell of Doom!
8 pp
Zev Zimmer (host)Paul Reinman (host)Peter DevinStephano Forenzo
The Man Who Wasn't!
6 pp
Kurato Osaki (host)John R. (host)Marty CollinsDorisMugginsWalter P. Cobb

When a brilliant young scientist's groundbreaking invisibility formula falls into the wrong hands—those of a mischievous monkey—his skeptical uncle becomes the unwilling test subject, vanishing without a trace. As Marty Collins races to reverse the accident before his furious benefactor's patience runs out, he discovers that restoring visibility might be far trickier than making things disappear. This tale from Midnight Mystery #1, written by Kurato Osaki with art by John R., proves that sometimes the solution to your biggest problem comes from the most unexpected source.

Mr. Sneely's Business Trip!
8 pp
Pierre Alonzo (host)John Forte (host)Judson CraneJordanHorace J. SneeleyDolly Starre
Underneath the Quietest Exterior!
4 pp
Shane O'Shea (host)Ogden Whitney (host)GeorgeTomPharaoh RamojesEdward Ramsen

When an expedition led by curator George uncovers the lost tomb of Pharaoh Ramojes—a cruel ancient ruler who swore vengeance before his execution—strange forces awaken in the meek secretary Edward Ramsen. As Tom's theory about reincarnation proves terrifyingly real, the mild-mannered assistant becomes something far more sinister, with devastating consequences for the land itself. Written by Shane O'Shea with art by Ogden Whitney, this 1961 tale explores what horrors might lurk beneath the quietest exterior.

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Raw (VG) $28
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $297*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $172*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $117*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $80*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $62*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
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CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $41*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer Zev Zimmer
artist, inker Paul Reinman
cover pencils, inks Ogden Whitney

Reprints

Reprinted in Forbidden Worlds #134 (1966), Unknown Worlds #49 (1966), Sinister Tales #119 (1972), Sinister Tales #162 (1978), Amazing Stories of Suspense #208 (1983), Sinister Tales #197 (1983), Secrets of the Unknown #243 (1988), Secrets of the Unknown #61, Sinister Tales #45

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