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Issue: Strange Tales #44
Publication Date: March 1956
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Issues: #44 of 168 Issues (244 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Atlas [black & white]View Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Chipiden Publishing Corp.
On Sale Date: 12/05/1955
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 24 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 1956 Periodicals, Copyright Office, Library of Congress.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Golden Age US and standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as Strange Tales #44 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Weight Gain Tablet

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for weight gain tablets from More-Wate Co. Located on inside front cover.
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The Man Who Ran Away!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Doctor Ron Kennard; Dan Pierce
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmazing Stories of Suspense #191 published January 1981
as The Man Who Ran Away! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as The Man Who Ran Away! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: H-866
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Books

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for various books from Padell Book Co.
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One World at a Time!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Fred Cole; Professor Galton; Alice Towne
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmazing Stories of Suspense #191 published January 1981
as One World at a Time! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as One World at a Time! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: H831
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as [untitled] [Statement of Ownership on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.22
Disclose Notes: This and the notice for the "March of Dimes" fight against Infant Paralysis (Polio) occupy the left third of the page. The first part of the "The Stone" text story occupies the right two thirds.
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March of Dimes

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.11
Disclose Notes: A small notice promoting a 'March of Dimes' fight against Infant Paralysis (Polio) from January 1-31. It, along with the Statement of Ownership, occupy the left third of the page. The first part of "The Stone" text story occupies the right two thirds.
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The Stone

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Joe Carter
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as The Stone [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.34
Job Number: H-893
Disclose Notes: The first part of this story occupies the right two thirds of the page, the statement of ownership and the "Fight of Dimes" occupy the left third. The second part of the story (occupying the top two thirds of the page above the Daisy Gunbook advertisement) is located directly before the "Take a Giant Step" story.
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Learn to Write Love Letters

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for a series of books on dating and writing love letters from Plaza Book Co. Occupies top half of page.
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Civil Service Jobs

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for a list of civil service jobs available from Franklin Institute. Occupies bottom half of page.
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The Mysterious Boarder

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Amy Jones; Felix Donald; Gina; Eileen
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as The Mysterious Borderer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Job Number: H-711
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Car Seat Covers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for car seat covers from Mardo Sales Corp. Occupies top half of page.
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Rocket Radio

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for a rocket shaped radio from Bea Sales. Occupies botton half of page.
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Look Out Below!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Robert Thornton; Dean Lanson
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as Look Out Below! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: H-699
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Fat Remover

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for fat removal product from Body Massagers. Loacted between pages 3 and 4 of The "Look Out Below" story. Occupies top half of page.
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Body Building

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for body building products from Major League Suppliers. Located between pages 3 and 4 of the "Look Out Below" story. Occupies bottom half of page.
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Safari in the Sky!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Luther Rousch; Hammond; Pritchard; Aubrey Pearce
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmazing Stories of Suspense #191 published January 1981
as Safari in the Sky! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as Safari in the Sky! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: H737
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Stamps

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: A number of thumbnail advertisements for collectable stamps and other items from various sellers.
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Daisy Gunbook

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Daisy Gun Book and Junior Rifle Club membership from Daisy Manufacturing Company. Occupies bottom third of page. Second page of "The Stone" text story occupies top two thirds.
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Take a Giant Step

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Bobby; Steve
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAmazing Stories of Suspense #191 published January 1981
as Take a Giant Step [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMarvel Masterworks: Atlas Era Strange Tales #5 [Regular Edition] published October 2011
as Take a Giant Step [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: H-888
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Sell Greeting Cards

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell greeting cards from Cheerful Card Company.
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Toy Soldiers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for toy soldiers from Josely Co.
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Body Building

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (photograph)
Inker(s): ? (photograph)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Charles Atlas
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for body building book from Charles Atlas. Includes photograph of Charles Atlas. Located on inside back cover.
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Selling Flower Seeds

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement to sell flower seeds from American Seed Company. Located on back cover.

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