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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | $6,000.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1953-02-01 |
| 9.2 | $7,800.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1953-02-01 |
| RAW | $137.02 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1953-02-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 46 graded copies for Strange Tales #15 (1953). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
Mary and the Witch!
A woman who used to act on the stage is impressed with a magician's ability to seem to perform real magic. She pretends to be interested in him until he takes her to meet his mother, who he claims is a witch and the true source of his power. The old woman sees through the girl and refuses to divulge any secrets. When the witch goes into town, the actress uses her makeup skills to disguise herself as the witch so that she can influence the magician to tell her the secrets. The townsfolk have decided that they've had enough of a witch living in their midst, so they seize her and burn her at the stake.
| StoryTitle2 = The Phantom Flivver | Writer2_1 = N/A | Penciler2_1 = N/A | Inker2_1 = N/A | Colorist2_1 = N/A | Letterer2_1 = Typeset | Editor2_1 = Stan Lee
| Appearing2 = **Featured Characters:** * Revenue Agent Dirk Walters) **Supporting Characters:** * IRS) ** Revenue Agent George Bernstein) **Antagonists:** * Moonshiners ** Two unnamed moonshiners **Other Characters:** * Two unnamed moonshiners **Races and Species:** * Humans) * Ghosts **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Earth ** United States of America
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| StoryTitle3 = The Last Word | Writer3_1 = N/A | Penciler3_1 = Larry Woromay | Inker3_1 = Larry Woromay | Colorist3_1 = N/A | Letterer3_1 = Ray Holloway | Editor3_1 = Stan Lee
| Appearing3 = **Featured Characters:** * Wilbur **Supporting Characters:** * Minerva * Gloria Hastings)
**Other Characters:** * Tillie * Unnamed Butler (Minerva's Butler) * Unidentified Police Department ** Two unnamed police officers **Races and Species:** * Dogs * Humans) **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Earth ** United States of America
| Synopsis3 = A man cheats on his wife until she cuts him off. When his lover admits she only paid attention to him for his money, he loses his temper and kills her. He begs his wife for money so he can leave the country but she doesn't respond. The police come and he confesses, figuring that they tracked him, but it turns out the butler called the police since his wife has passed away sitting in her chair.
| StoryTitle4 = Don't Look Down | Writer4_1 = N/A | Penciler4_1 = George Roussos | Inker4_1 = George Roussos | Colorist4_1 = N/A | Letterer4_1 = N/A | Editor4_1 = Stan Lee
| Appearing4 = **Featured Characters:** * Benson **Supporting Characters:** * Carter (Benson's Butler) * Dr. Enfield
**Other Characters:** * John (Benson's Chauffeur) **Races and Species:** * Humans) **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Earth ** United States of America
| Synopsis4 = A man has a perception of being at great heights when he is only sitting on furniture. A psychologist attempts to cure him by tipping over his chair, but the fall shatters his body.
| StoryTitle5 = Afraid! | Writer5_1 = N/A | Penciler5_1 = Sam Kweskin | Inker5_1 = Sam Kweskin | Colorist5_1 = N/A | Letterer5_1 = N/A | Editor5_1 = Stan Lee
| Appearing5 = **Featured Characters:** * Frankenstein's Monster)
**Races and Species:** * Bats) * Rats * Owls * Werewolves Vision * Hydras Vision * Octopus-Human Hybrids Vision * Humans) * Vampires Vision **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Earth ** Europe *** Castle Frankenstein
| Synopsis5 = A story about Frankenstein's Monster spooking himself by reading his favorite horror literature.
| StoryTitle6 = He Walked Through the Wall | Writer6_1 = N/A | Penciler6_1 = Vic Dowling | Inker6_1 = Bob Stuart | Colorist6_1 = N/A | Letterer6_1 = N/A | Editor6_1 = Stan Lee
| Appearing6 = **Featured Characters:** * Lester Creel) **Supporting Characters:** * Unnamed Scientist
**Other Characters:** * Dr. Smithers **Races and Species:** * Humans) * Rats **Realities:** * Earth-616 **Locations:** * Earth ** United States of America *** New York) **** New York City ***** Manhattan ****** First National Bank **Items:** * Intangible Salve
| Synopsis6 = A crook steals a scientist's salve which allows the molecules of his body to pass through walls but it wears off as he is passing through the bank's wall.
| Solicit = More startling spooks coming your way! In this issue, behold a witch's curse, a tragic love triangle, and a man who walks through walls!
| Notes = ===Publication Notes=== * "The Phantom Flivver" is reprinted as "Strange Pursuit" in Journey Into Mystery Vol 1 22.
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Creative credits
Writers: N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A
Interior art: Bernie Krigstein, N/A, Larry Woromay, George Roussos, Sam Kweskin, Vic Dowling
Color: N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A
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GCD: 10310
PANEL PROFITS: 2388877