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  • Item #37096769
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    Unexpected (1956) 18 GD 2.0

    1" spine split from base of comic.

    Ended May 19 2016
    Winning Bid $17

    Cover art by Jack Kirby. "The Man Without a World, art by Jim Mooney; Howard Chase accepts the opportunity to leave Earth forever offered by aliens, but he eventually becomes homesick. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Riddle of the Glass Bubble, art by Mort Meskin; A bomb meant for another planet will destroy Earth in 12 days unless someone finds a way to deactivate it; Though scientists are stumped a boy's dog whistle proves just the thing. "Silk Gauze one-page non-fiction story, art by Morris Waldinger. "The Amazing Swap Shop, art by Nick Cardy; People are able to barter for amazing scientific marvels at an odd little shop, but only for a brief time, as the proprietor is only collecting Earth objects for his space fair for a limited time. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Specter Who Stole a Fortune article. "The Man Who Collected Planets, art by Jack Kirby; Astronomer Bradley Wells is abducted by the alien Sardor who has captured and shrunk several planets to extract their elemental resources; But Wells traps Sardor, returns the planets to their proper sizes and positions, and returns to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: GD 2.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)