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Uncanny Tales #12

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In "Congo Episode!", Herb, Paul, and Vic stumble into a mysterious town where the locals insist they leave—no matter how hard they try to stay. As Herb finds himself drawn to a woman named Wanda, their growing connection takes a chilling turn when the truth behind the town’s eerie silence begins to surface. Written by Carl Wessler and brought to life with moody, atmospheric art by Gene Colan, this standout tale from Uncanny Tales #12 features a haunting cover by Ogden Whitney.

Contains 13 stories
Congo Episode!
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Alfred CarletonSloan
A Mirror for Magic!
7 pp · Fantasy
Barton WarrenPerkinsMildred
Waiting ... Waiting!
4 pp · Fantasy
HerbPaulVic

In a town that won’t let anyone stay, Herb, Paul, and Vic find themselves caught in a strange, silent standoff—until Herb’s heart leads him toward Wanda, a woman who won’t answer his plea to leave. As the air grows thick with unspoken dread, the truth behind the town’s eerie stillness begins to surface.

Moment of Decision
6 pp · Drama
Louis Dominique
Wings of Odna
7 pp · Science Fiction
Lorne Atwood
Wrong Number
1 pp · Fantasy
Hal Astor
The Kiss Thief
4 pp · Fantasy
Benjy TaitDanJulia
The Dark Side of the Moon!
4 pp · Science Fiction
Carl Benton (scientist)

When a young scientist named Carl Benton witnesses the moon's surface reflect a radar beam, he realizes he's made a discovery that feels like science fiction—though in reality, it's a moment rooted in actual history. The experiment, a quiet triumph of human curiosity, opens a new frontier in space exploration, one that feels both thrilling and strangely familiar.

The Inheritance
8 pp · Fantasy
Allan NormanUncle Wilber
The Conquerors
4 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Conquerors," an alien fleet descends upon Earth, subjugating humanity with cold efficiency. When a group of rebels manage to capture the commander, they make a bold promise: to teach him dignity, and in doing so, end the invasion.

Over the Line!
2 pp · War
Steve Krensic
Smoke Rings!
8 pp · Fantasy
Chick CrowleyMr. RogersBob TatumDoris
The Weapon Users
1 pp · Non-Fiction

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Full credits

artist, inker Gene Colan
cover pencils, inks Ogden Whitney

Reprints

↩ Reprints Forbidden Worlds #45 (1956), Race for the Moon #15 (1964), Astounding Stories #60 (1970), Creepy Worlds #125 (1971), Uncanny Tales #105 (1974), Uncanny Tales #133 (1978), Secrets of the Unknown #248 (1988), Creepy Worlds #41, Creepy Worlds #96

Reprinted in Uncanny Tales #133 (1978)

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