Mystery Tales #45
In "The Man in Black!", a ruthless pearl diver boss named Mason faces off against a mysterious newcomer, Kor, on a remote island—only to discover that Kor’s abilities beneath the waves go far beyond human limits. With art by Robert Q. Sale, this 1956 tale blends tropical intrigue and alien wonder, all captured in striking fashion on a cover by Sol Brodsky.
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A cruel boss of native pearl divers, Mason, tries to out-dive a stranger who has appeared on the island so that he will not lose face in front of the natives, but the stranger, named Kor, is a water-breathing alien who easily outlasts him.
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