The Phantom Stranger #5 (1953)

In The Phantom Stranger #5 (1953), we find ourselves in the midst of a thrilling story that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Jed Bruno, a bitter scientist, invents a time machine and is convinced that this will be the invention that finally earns him the recognition he deserves. However, things take a turn when he hears that his rival, Andrew Seldin, is unveiling his own time machine a month from then. Furious, Bruno travels to the future and assassinates Seldin during the unveiling.

But that's not all, Bruno loses his memory of the event and tries to steal Seldin's blueprints but is caught by his rival and kills him. Bruno now has the only working time machine and unveils it a month later when he is shot. The twist? Bruno realizes that he was the one who assassinated himself! What a mind-bending story that is sure to keep you engaged.

But that's not all, this issue also features The Stars Screamed Danger, where we meet carnival amusement park owners Jerry and Jay Cahill and their star attraction, Vasti the fortune teller and mystic. The park is plagued by hauntings and strange occurrences, leaving the owners and patrons frightened. The Phantom Stranger appears to restore calm and discovers that Jay Cahill stands to inherit more if the amusement park fails.

As the story unfolds, the Phantom Stranger uncovers Vasti as the culprit behind the hauntings, and things come to a head when Jerry Cahill takes his wife on the roller coaster despite warnings not to. The track explodes, but the Phantom Stranger uses his coat to break the car. Thanks to his quick thinking, he saves the day and reveals the truth behind Vasti's hauntings.

In conclusion, The Phantom Stranger #5 (1953) is a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling adventure that will keep you guessing until the very end. Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of comic book history!