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Strange Stories of Suspense#12
Cover: Bill Everett

Strange Stories of Suspense #12

Dec 1956 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "The Changeling," a detective's sudden coma sets off an eerie chain of events when the fugitive he's hunting begins to feel an uncanny pull toward him—so strong he can't escape. Written by Carl Wessler and illustrated by Mac Pakula, this 1956 tale from Strange Stories of Suspense #12 explores the unsettling bond between pursuer and prey, with Bill Everett's cover capturing the story's eerie, suspenseful mood.

Contains 6 stories
The Changeling
4 pp
The Secret of the Graveyard!
4 pp
The Blank!
4 pp

In "The Blank!" from Strange Stories of Suspense #12 (1956), a man from the future travels back to the present to stop a scientist from conducting an experiment that could permanently sterilize the soil—though the full scope of the danger remains hidden, and the stakes are far more immediate than anyone realizes.

What the Mirror Revealed!
4 pp

In "What the Mirror Revealed!" from Strange Stories of Suspense #12 (1956), a man uses a mysterious time mirror to show others glimpses of their past—but his real experiment is far more personal. He manipulates a girl’s affection by pitting her against a selfless, impoverished rival, all to see what the mirror truly reveals.

They Can't Resist!
3 pp · Science Fiction

In "They Can't Resist!" from Strange Stories of Suspense #12 (1956), a blind man unknowingly holds the key to an alien invasion when an emissary from Ganymede hands him a mysterious disk, hoping his curiosity will trigger a deadly gas release—only for the man to toss it into the river, unaware of its true purpose.

Fear Follows Fenton
4 pp · Detective-Mystery, Fantasy

In "Fear Follows Fenton," a detective’s coma traps a fugitive in a haunting limbo where escape is impossible—no matter how far he runs. When the fugitive finally surrenders, the police chief is stunned to learn the detective has just awakened from his long sleep.

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CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $362*
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Full credits

artist, inker Mac Pakula
cover pencils, inks Bill Everett

Reprints

↩ Reprints Mystic #39 (1955)

Reprinted in Amazing Stories of Suspense #1 (1963), Astounding Stories #83 (1971), Creepy Worlds #136 (1972), Amazing Stories of Suspense #134 (1973), Astounding Stories #110 (1975), Uncanny Tales #111 (1975), Amazing Stories of Suspense #167 (1978), Astounding Stories #141 (1979), Uncanny Tales #137 (1979), Creepy Worlds #204 (1982), Amazing Stories of Suspense #205 (1983), Astounding Stories #188 (1988), Amazing Stories of Suspense #52, Astounding Stories #20, Creepy Worlds #62, Secrets of the Unknown #62

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