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Unusual Tales #47
In "The Plan," a forgotten gold statuette forged by the ancient King Babaru holds a dangerous secret: three wishes, and a fourth that leads straight to inferno. When a homeless man stumbles upon the artifact in the present day, his desperate hopes quickly spiral beyond control. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Bill Montes with inks by Ernie Bache, this 1964 Charlton tale unfolds with a quiet dread, built on a single, ancient rule. The cover, by Dick Giordano, captures the weight of that fateful choice.