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The Unexpected comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1A
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 1A

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle & Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang Cover by Mike Mignola; Variant cover by Neal Adams David Lapham (Stray Bullets, Batman: City of Crime) and Eric Battle (Batman) follow the weird and horrific exploits of the reborn instrument of God's wrath in a new 8- issue miniseries! As the personality of recently murdered Detective Crispus Allen recedes into the shadows, the strange entity known as the Spectre spans both interstellar cosmos and the crime-ridden back alleys of Gotham on his eerie quest to brutally punish those who choose to do wrong. Plus, here begins the 6-part backup feature in which strange forces threaten to tear asunder the very fabric of the DCU's past, present, and future! Dr. Thirteen rounds up the unusual suspects ? Anthro, I...Vampire, Genius Jones, Primate Patrol, Gentleman Ghost, Captain Fear, Freedom Beast, Tracie 13 and others ? for an adventure by the team of Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN) and Cliff Chiang (DETECTIVE COMICS, HUMAN TARGET)! Standard Edition cover by Mike Mignola; Variant Edition cover by Neal Adams. 1 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1B
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 1B

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle & Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang Cover by Mike Mignola; Variant cover by Neal Adams David Lapham (Stray Bullets, Batman: City of Crime) and Eric Battle (Batman) follow the weird and horrific exploits of the reborn instrument of God's wrath in a new 8- issue miniseries! As the personality of recently murdered Detective Crispus Allen recedes into the shadows, the strange entity known as the Spectre spans both interstellar cosmos and the crime-ridden back alleys of Gotham on his eerie quest to brutally punish those who choose to do wrong. Plus, here begins the 6-part backup feature in which strange forces threaten to tear asunder the very fabric of the DCU's past, present, and future! Dr. Thirteen rounds up the unusual suspects ? Anthro, I...Vampire, Genius Jones, Primate Patrol, Gentleman Ghost, Captain Fear, Freedom Beast, Tracie 13 and others ? for an adventure by the team of Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN) and Cliff Chiang (DETECTIVE COMICS, HUMAN TARGET)! Standard Edition cover by Mike Mignola; Variant Edition cover by Neal Adams. 1 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

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    6 days left Auction Tales of the Unexpected #1 Neal Adams Variant

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  • Issue #1
    Unexpected (2018 DC) 1
    Published Aug 2018 by DC.

    Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Ryan Sook and Cary Nord. Cover by Ryan Sook. In the aftermath of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, the DC Universe has been forever changed as new heroes are called out of the shadows. Amid this all is Janet Fals...Firebrand! Once a paramedic dedicated to saving lives, she must now start a fight once every 24 hours to feed the Conflict Engine that's replaced her heart. But Janet's heart isn't just a curse-it's a beacon, drawing out both the mysterious Neon the Unknown and the seductive, malevolent Bad Samaritan. One of them wants to cut out her heart, the other wants to save it-but neither of them knows the true danger hidden within that will kick off a superhero manhunt ranging from Thanagar to the deepest heart of the Dark Multiverse! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

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    $5 The Unexpected #1: DC Comics. (2018) VF/NM (9.0)

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  • Issue #1A
    Unexpected (2011 DC/Vertigo) 1A

    Cover by RAFAEL GRAMPA Written by DAVE GIBBONS, BRIAN WOOD, JOSHUA DYSART and others Art by JILL THOMPSON, DAVE GIBBONS, and EMILY CARROLL . In the wake of the success of STRANGE ADVENTURES, Vertigo presents another groundbreaking anthology! With nine tales of horror, suspense, and some unexpected twists, this latest from Vertigo showcases a fantastic blend of stories from comic legends and the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Plus, don't miss a preview of Vertigo's next smash-hit monthly series: a macabre and magical saga of voodoo gods and mortals in the death-soaked streets of New Orleans! 80 pg, FC, $7.99 US MATURE READERS Cover price $7.99.

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    $58 UNEXPECTED #1 - CGC 9.4 - DC/VERTIGO - RAPHAEL GRAMPA COVER - ONE-SHOT

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  • Issue #1B
    Unexpected (2011 DC/Vertigo) 1B

    Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by MICHAEL WM. KALUTA Written by DAVE GIBBONS, BRIAN WOOD, JOSHUA DYSART and others Art by JILL THOMPSON, DAVE GIBBONS, and EMILY CARROLL . In the wake of the success of STRANGE ADVENTURES, Vertigo presents another groundbreaking anthology! With nine tales of horror, suspense, and some unexpected twists, this latest from Vertigo showcases a fantastic blend of stories from comic legends and the up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Plus, don't miss a preview of Vertigo's next smash-hit monthly series: a macabre and magical saga of voodoo gods and mortals in the death-soaked streets of New Orleans! 80 pg, FC, $7.99 US MATURE READERS Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Unexpected TPB (2013 DC/Vertigo) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Unexpected (2011 DC/Vertigo) #1, and Ghosts (2012 DC/Vertigo)#1. Story and Art by Dave Gibbons. Cover by Rafael Grampa. These stories spotlight a space heist on a ghost ship, a spirit who wants to play synthesizer in a techno band, a ghost-for-hire haunting agency and much more! Softcover, 160 pages, full color Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Unexpected Call of the Unknown TPB (2019 DC Universe) The New Age of Heroes 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Unexpected (2018 DC) #1-8.

    Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Ryan Sook, Cary Nord, Yvel Guichet, Scott Hanna, and Ronan Clique. Ryan Sook.

    In the aftermath of DARK NIGHTS: METAL, the DC Universe has been forever changed as new heroes are called out of the shadows. Amid this all is Janet Fals...Firebrand! Once a paramedic dedicated to saving lives, she must now start a fight once every 24 hours to feed the Conflict Engine that's replaced her heart. But Janet's heart isn't just a curse-it's a beacon, drawing out both the mysterious Neon the Unknown and the seductive, malevolent Bad Samaritan.

    Plus, Thanagarian dictator Onimar Synn arrives on Earth with his army to pick the planet apart in search of the vibro-active Nth Metal.

    Softcover, 184 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.