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Date | Number: 6 | Lang: English (en)
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nice art
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Ace continued this book under the title "The Beyond"; Beyond for Nov 1950 includes several internal title references as "Challenge of the Unknown".
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1950. Ace puts out a book called Challenge of the Unknown. creative title. 1957 - Jack Kirby debuts, 'Challengers of the Unknown' for DC. Hmm.
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In all my years of being on this incredible site, I have never noticed this one-shot. I have today and gotta say it's awesome. Full of great horror and great art. Greatly enjoyed reading it! Thank you, Astrp3, for adding this cool book to the collection of wonders already here!
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"Challenge of the Unknown," formerly "Love Experiences."
  
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NameChallenge of the Unknown 6 | Published
PublicationPrice: 0.10 USD | Pages: 36 | Frequency: bi-monthly
 
Cover1 page
GenreHorror-suspense
PencilsWarren Kremer ?
InksAl Avison ?
NotesReprint in "The Chilling Archives of Horror Comics!" (IDW, 2010 series) #18 certain about the artist credits.
 
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First LineHave a slimmer, youthful, feminine appearance instantly!
NotesAd from Adjust-O-Belt Co., Dept. 338, 1025 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey. Indicia at bottom of page. On inside front cover.
 
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GenreHorror-suspense
PencilsFrank Giusto
InksFrank Giusto
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PencilsKenneth Rice
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PencilsMike Sekowsky ? Art Peddy ?
First LineI am dying of an incurable disease.
 
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SynopsisReaders can win cash prizes by writing to the editor and indicating their favorite stories in the issue.
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NotesHouse ad for 8 Ace love comics. On inside back cover.
 
AdvertisementReduce Keep Slim at Home / Spot Reducer / Body Massager (1 page)
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NotesElectric massager at $8.95 from Spot Reducer Co., Dept. E-16, 1025 Broad St., Newark, New Jersey. On back cover.
 
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