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Unexpected (1956 DC) comic books 1963-1965

  • Issue #74
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 74
    Published Jan 1963 by DC.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. House ad introducing Johnny DC as Superman DC Publications' official mascot. Prison Camp on Asteroid X-3, art by George Roussos. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. House ad for Showcase #41. Prospector-- In Outer Space! featuring Spaceman-at-Work, art by Sid Greene. Article describing the work of astronomers using observatory telescopes to map the universe. House ad for Aquaman #6 and Rip Hunter #11, art by Nick Cardy and Bill Ely. The Man Who Petrified Heroes, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; Space Ranger and Cryll are captured by the evil Darmbua, who plans to turn all his enemies to stone. Pennies for UNICEF!public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $35 Tales of the Unexpected #74 FN 1963 DC Comics Space Ranger

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  • Issue #75
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 75
    Published Mar 1963 by DC.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. Inside front cover advertisement for the Comicpac, "4 DC comics in a plastic bag, which sell for 47 cents." The Hobo Jungle of Space, art by George Roussos. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. House ad for Showcase #42 featuring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Lee Elias. Cosmic Treasure Hunter, art by Howard Sherman. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. House ad for Our Army at War #127, art by Joe Kubert. Interplanetary Temperatures article. Cryll's Deadly Double, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; Space Ranger and Cryll face a being from Cryll's home world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #76
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 76
    Published May 1963 by DC.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Warrior of Two Worlds!, art by Howard Sherman. Salute to Our Fellow Citizens in Puerto Rico! public service announcement. Name Your Weapon! featuring Spaceman-at-Work, art by George Roussos. Mysteries of the Milky Way article. The Deadly Divided Man, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown; Space Ranger finds himself merged with the Morabian criminal Julab Raku by a strange mutation ray; Raku's telepathic powers put him in control, and force Space Ranger to commit crimes. House ad for Showcase #43 featuring the movie adaptation of "Doctor No," art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #77
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 77
    Published Jul 1963 by DC.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Dateline--Outer Space featuring Spaceman-at-Work, art by George Roussos; War correspondent Tom Conroy involves himself too closely in his work by spying and becoming embroiled in interplanetary politics. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Double Dimension Man, art by George Roussos. Article about the explosion of Krakatoa in 1883. The Beast Oracle of Uranus starring Space Ranger, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #78
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 78
    Published Sep 1963 by DC.

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    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Siren of Space, art by George Roussos; Space pilot Harlow Jones is sent to investigate a planetoid where a beautiful girl forces spaceships to crash, like the mythical sirens. House ad for Superman Annual #7, pencils by Curt Swan. House ad for Batman Annual #5, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff and Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris and Stan Kaye. The Space Mechanic featuring Spaceman-at-Work, art by Howard Sherman. Mystery of the Cosmic Rays fact page. The Army of Enemy Space Rangers starring Space Ranger, art by Phil Kelsey. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $19 TALES of the UNEXPECTED #74 VG (DC 1963) PETRIFIED HEROES Arnold Drake Bob Brown

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  • Issue #79
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 79
    Published Nov 1963 by DC.

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    Cover art by Bob Brown. Play It Safe! public service announcement about forest rangers, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Big Show on Planet Earth, art by Howard Sherman; An alien actor with the power to change his appearance (but not to change back without special pills) is framed for the murder of a theater manager. House ad for Flash Annual #1, pencils by Carmine Infantino. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Earth's Alien Traitor, art by George Roussos. Mysteries of the Comets fact page. Captives of the Insect-Men starring Space Ranger, art by Phil Kelsey. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #80
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 80
    Published Jan 1964 by DC.

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    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Creature Tamer! featuring Spaceman-at-Work, art by George Roussos. The 30th Century Trap, art by John Giunta. House ad for Superman Annual #8, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. House ad for Batman Annual #7. Article about communications in space. Queen of the Cat-Men!, script by Arnold Drake, art by Phil Kelsey; After Space Ranger and his crew encounter poison flowers on Asteroid #189, both Cryll and Myra suffer mind-altering experiences. Your Free Trip Around the World! library public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $10 Tales of the Unexpected (1964) #80 VG DC Comics
    $68 Tales of the Unexpected #80 (VF-) (1964, DC) SHARP!

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  • Issue #81
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 81
    Published Mar 1964 by DC.
    • 2 1/4" cumulative spine split.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. His Alien Master!, art by Howard Purcell; When an alien saves the life of Frank Scott's wife he demands Frank's help in return; Traveling to the alien planet, Frank learns he now has super-powers, which the alien intends for him to use in helping to overthrow the rightful ruler. House ad for The Brave and the Bold #52, art by Joe Kubert. Earthling -- Go Home, art by George Roussos. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Execution of Space Ranger, script by Arnold Drake, art by Phil Kelsey. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    3 days left Auction Tales Of The Unexpected #81 DC Comics 1964

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  • Issue #82
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 82
    Published May 1964 by DC.

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    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Golden Rule public service announcement starring Bob Hope, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. Give Us Back Our Earth!, art by George Roussos; An underground race of giants plans to take control of the Earth. House ad for Showcase #49, art by Lee Elias. The Beasts With Space Ranger's Brain, art by Phil Kelsey; Dr. Elektro's newest invention can give the abilities of one creature to another, and he plans to test it on Space Ranger to see if it will work on humans. House ad for Hawkman #1, art by Murphy Anderson. Dead End In Dimension X!, art by George Roussos. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #83
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 83
    Published Jul 1964 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Anti-Hex Merchant, art by Howard Sherman. House ad for Showcase #50 featuring King Faraday, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Doom Was My Treasure!, humor by Howard Purcell. Odd-Ball Otto humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The King of Nightmare Jungle, art by George Roussos; The Green Glob, a strange "mass of energy," drifts around the world causing strange things to happen to people on whom it happens to settle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #84
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 84
    Published Sep 1964 by DC.
    • Only one staple (manufacturing).
    • 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 50-Fathom Men, pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Phantom Knight!, art by George Roussos; The Green Glob transports two art enthusiasts back to medieval times, where the origin of a painting they had been examining is revealed. Missing: One Alien, script by Ed Herron, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #85
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 85
    Published Nov 1964 by DC.

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    Cover art by Jack Sparling. Smoking Is for Squares! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Man Who Stole My Powers, art by Howard Purcell. The Tall Tale That Came To Life, art by George Roussos; The Green Glob is a green cloud-like thing that makes unexpected events occur; Explorer Todd Tyler is telling a made-up story to the Explorers' Club when he is transported into the tale for real. The Day Red Turned to Green!, art by Jack Sparling. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $13 43404: TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #85 VG Grade
    $13 43404: DC Comics TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #85 VG Grade

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  • Issue #86
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 86
    Published Jan 1965 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. They'll Never Take Me Alive!, art by George Roussos; Bank robber Arnie Moran plans to fake his own death but he is transported to another world and transformed into an alien being; when he finally gets back to Earth he is ready to surrender. House ad for The Brave and the Bold #57, first appearance of Metamorpho. Death of A Robot, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Earth's Second Sun, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. House ad for 80-Page Giant #5, a Batman 25th Anniversary special. The Superstitious Mine Owner!, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks: Tommy Nicolosi. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $13 Tales Of The Unexpected #86 Jan 1965

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  • Issue #87
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 87
    Published Mar 1965 by DC.

    Cover art by Jack Sparling. Don't Give Fire a Place to Start! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Manhunt Through Two Worlds, art by George Roussos; The Green Glob helps a detective track down a thief who is stealing pearls to sell to aliens who can use them for evil purposes on their world. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Creature that Went to War, art by Howard Sherman; A strange creature with electrical powers helps a band of rebels overthrow their evil dictator. Article about slot car racing. The Truth Binoculars!, art by Jack Sparling. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #88
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 88
    Published May 1965 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Fear Master, art by Jack Sparling; When Dr. Vincent Adler dies suddenly, his assistant Harold Jukes steals his last invention, a ray that causes instant fear, and embarks on a crime spree. Beware the Weirdos, art by Gil Kane; People are fascinated by a line of robots that can perform various tasks, but when rich owners buy them, they are suddenly the victims of crime. Are You a Silent Witness? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Curse of the Mystic Mask starring Green Glob, art by George Roussos. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #89
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 89
    Published Jul 1965 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Nightmare on Mars, art by George Roussos; The Green Glob helps a dying professor by temporarily making him young enough to travel to Mars and make an important discovery. The Renegade Robots, art by Jack Sparling; Professor Durgom invents robots that will help mankind, but his jealous assistant rigs the robots to murder Durgom and benefit only him. The Creature that Never Existed!, art by Lee Elias. House ad for 80 Page Giant #11, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    1 day left Auction Tales of the Unexpected #89 (DC Comics 1965) VG/FN Silver Age Sci-Fi Horror

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  • Issue #90
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 90
    Published Sep 1965 by DC.

    Cover art by Jack Sparling. The Hero of 50,000,000 B.C., script by Dave Wood, art by George Roussos; Reed McCall prides himself on his independence, but when the Green Glob transports him to prehistoric Earth he must accept the help of a group of alien game hunters against the interplanetary monsters they have brought there for sport. The Doom-Makers, art by Bernard Baily; The cast and crew of a movie filmed near a chemical accident exhibit weird destructive powers a month later. My Twin--The Tiger-Man, art by Jack Sparling. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    2 days left Auction Tales of the Unexpected #90 Sept. 1965 Comic My Twin –The Tiger Man! DC 12¢ C274

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  • Issue #91
    Unexpected (1956 DC) 91
    Published Nov 1965 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #0122455010

    Cover art by Jack Sparling. The Prophetic Mirages, art by George Roussos; Gabe Larson has made millions manipulating the stock market; While he's traveling on an African safari, the Green Glob causes him to see three visions of the future. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement starring Little Pete, art by Henry Boltinoff. Robot For Hire, art by Lee Elias; Professor Sterling's robot invention, Automan, can be hired for various jobs; Rankin, a smuggler, wants to use the robot for crime. The Aliens Nobody Saw!, art by Jack Sparling. House ad for 80 Page Giant #15, pencils by Curt Swan and Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $8 DC Comic- Unexpected #91 - Nov 1965 Jack Sparling Cover -Ungraded - Good Cond.

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