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Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) comic books 1950-1959

  • Issue #5
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 5
    • Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by John Prentice. "The Man Who Laughed at Locks, art by Ruben Moreira; Inventor Carl Farr "haunts" his friend and rival Emmet Durham to coerce a confession. "I Was Bewitched for a Day, art by Bill Ely; Henry believes that a strange little man has granted his wish to change his life, but it's just a prank played by his wife and a hidden camera TV show. "Ghostly" Bandit article. "The Living Paintings, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Art expert Mr. Martin tells how he once used gimmicked paintings to produce a confession. "The Second Life of Geoffrey Hawkes, art by John Prentice; History repeats itself as mysterious actor George Hale plays Geoffrey Hawkes, but was Hale really Hawkes returned from the dead? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #30
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 30
    • Coupon cut from back cover. Cover detached at bottom staple.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Jinxed Planet, art by Bernard Baily. Magic Moonstone of Io, art by George Roussos. Talent Scout of Outer Space, art by Nick Cardy. Ambush On Asteroid Red, art by Bob Brown; while getting water on an alien planet, an astronaut sees an alien approaching from behind. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $29 40756: DC Comics TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #30 VG Grade

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  • Issue #36
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 36

    The Curse of the Galactic Goddess, art by George Roussos. Viking Prince ad, art by Joe Kubert. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Disgraced Earth!, art by Jim Mooney. Voice From Nowhere, art by Morris Waldinger. House ad for Challengers of the Unknown #7, art by Jack Kirby. Prisoners of the Lighthouse Creatures, art by Lee Elias. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $15 TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED 36 - DC SILVER AGE 10 CENT ISSUE 1959 - GD/VG 3.0

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  • Issue #37
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 37
    • Cover oxidation.

    Cover art by Bernard Baily. The Secret Prisoners of Planet 13, art by Jim Mooney; Three Earthmen are shocked to encounter "themselves" when their expeditionary force arrives on the planet Xanr. Ad for Showcase #20. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Space Shorts illustrated space facts by Henry Boltinoff. The Quiz Kids of Space, art by George Roussos. The Mystical Manhunt text story. The Alien King from Earth!, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $24 Tales of the Unexpected 37 (1959): FREE to combine- in Good/Very Good condition
    $28 Tales Of The Unexpected # 37 | Silver Age DC Comics 1959 | Science Fiction | VG

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  • Issue #38
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 38
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0002057-AC-014

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Stunt Man of Space, art by Nick Cardy. Dissection of Planet Earth, art by Howard Purcell. The Giant With My Face, art by Ruben Moreira; a space explorer comes across a giant with his look and name. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #40
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 40
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #17-31CE7D8-053
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Centerfold detached, 1/4" Spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 4" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Last Days of Planet Mars!, art by Jim Mooney. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Lighthouse In The Sky, art by Howard Purcell. Scientific Word Origins fact half-page by Mort Drucker. The Super-Insect Army text story. Battle of the Colossal Creatures, art by Bob Brown; two giant creatures battle over an airplane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $700 TALES of the UNEXPECTED #40,42,45,46,50 KEY 3rd SPACE RANGER 1st in series 1959

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  • Issue #41
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 41
    • Water damage.
    • Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Destroyers From The Stars starring Space Ranger, art by Jim Mooney. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinof. The Martian Who Ran For Mayor, art by Nick Cardy. Spiritual Doubles fact half-page by Mort Drucker. How to Use a Space Gun text story. Trap on Planetoid 10, art by George Roussos; men face an alien menace on a mysterious planet. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $18 Tales Of The Unexpected # 41 | SPACE RANGER ! Silver Age DC Comics 1959 | GD/VG
    $40 Tales of the Unexpected #41 Early Space Ranger 4.0 VG Grade Guides $82.00 1959
    9 days left Auction TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #41 SECOND SPACE RANGERS IN TITLE CGC 4.0 W/OF

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  • Issue #42
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 42
    • Cover coming loose at one staple.
    • Water damage.
    • 7 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Missing piece on Front cover. Staple rust.
    • Cover detached at one staple, cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Secret of the Martian Helmet, art by Jim Mooney; Space Ranger is on the trail of a band of space pirates with the help of a golden helmet that belonged to the Martian folk hero Kolan Varr. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Creature Who Hated Earth, art by George Roussos. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Mystery in Marsville, U.S.A. text story. The Son of King Xanta, pencils by Lee Elias. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    3 days left Auction Tales of the Unexpected #42 (VG+) (1959, DC) [db2-a] Space Ranger!
    9 days left Auction Tales of the Unexpected Comic #42 October 1959 Son of King Xanta - B4- 2

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  • Issue #43
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 43
    • Centerfold detached. Water damage.

    1st Space Ranger cover on Unexpected. Cover art by Bob Brown. The Riddle of the Burning Treasures starring Space Ranger, art by Jim Mooney; first Space Ranger cover; while cruising through space, aliens shoot heat rays at his flier. Interplanetary Skip-Tracer, art by Nick Cardy. The Outcasts of Space, art by Howard Purcell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $300 Tales Of the Unexpected #43 CGC GRADED 6.5 - first Space Ranger cover in title
    3 days left Auction TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #43 [1959 VG] SPACE RANGERS STARTS!

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  • Issue #44
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 44
    • Water damage.
    • Water damage.
    • Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace of the Alien Indians starring Space Ranger, art by Jim Mooney; Space Ranger encounters aliens who resemble and live like Native Americans. Interplanetary Lawyer, art by George Roussos. The Tyrant Who Ruled 1,000 Years, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $80 TALES of UNEXPECTED #44 VG/FN (DC 1959) SPACE RANGER "INDIAN ALIENS" Dick Dillin

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