The Unexpected comic books issue 1
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Issue #1
Auction opens October 3- Paper: Off white to white
- Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more
- Label #4241803006
- Paper: Off white
- Label #4686880019
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- 3/4" Cumulative spine split.
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Cover art by Bill Ely. "The Out-of-the-World Club," art by John Prentice; Ross Rand discovers that the musicians at the new jazz club really are "out of this world." Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Dream Lamp, art by Leonard Starr; Cyrus Perkins experiences his adventures through the help of a "dream lamp." Buzzy Asks: "Do You Know How to Be a Good Baby-Sitter?" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of Cell Sixteen, art by Howard Purcell; Charles Duval searches for the one way out of his cell. "Exposing Famous Ghost Stories article by Jack Miller. "The Cartoon That Came to Life, script by Otto Binder, art by Bill Ely; An alien creature uses cartoonist Don Doyle and his comic strip to prepare an invasion of Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #1A
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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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Issue #1B
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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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Issue #1
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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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Published Oct 2025 by AWA (Artists Writers & Artisans Inc).$12.95
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1st printing. Written by Ronda Rousey. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Razzah. Back Cover by Mike Deodato. Her codename: "Mom." With a fake baby bump filled with guns, she's built a reputation as one of the deadliest hit-women on the planet. But on the verge of her big break in the criminal underworld, Mom makes a fateful decision: sleeping with a potential target (who just so happens to be a top-ranked assassin himself). What follows is a wild mashup of action, adventure, comedy, and romance as a newly pregnant Mom with a bounty on her head fights off wave-after-wave of assassins, falls in love with her baby daddy, and decides how to face her personal and professional predicament. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $18.99.
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Issue #1A
Published Dec 2011 by DC/Vertigo.$8.00
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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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Issue #1B
Published Dec 2011 by DC/Vertigo.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
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.
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$16 Unexpected (2nd Series), The #1A VF/NM; DC/Vertigo | 1:10 Variant Kaluta - w/Bag Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Issue #1-1ST
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1st printing. Collects Tales of the Unexpected (2006) #4-8.
Written by David Lapham. Art by Eric Battle and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Al Barrionuevo.
Detective Crispus Allen was murdered during the events of INFINITE CRISIS and was reborn as the instrument of God's wrath known as The Spectre.
Now, he is on a quest to brutally punish those who choose to do wrong.
Softcover, 128 pages, full color.
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Issue #1C-1ST
Published Jul 2025 by AWA (Artists Writers & Artisans Inc).This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Oversized Hardcover Edition. Frank Cho Variant Cover. Written by Ronda Rousey. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Razzah. Back Cover by Mike Deodato. Her codename: "Mom." With a fake baby bump filled with guns, she's built a reputation as one of the deadliest hit-women on the planet. But on the verge of her big break in the criminal underworld, Mom makes a fateful decision: sleeping with a potential target (who just so happens to be a top-ranked assassin himself). What follows is a wild mashup of action, adventure, comedy, and romance as a newly pregnant Mom with a bounty on her head fights off wave-after-wave of assassins, falls in love with her baby daddy, and decides how to face her personal and professional predicament. Hardcover, 168 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $75.00.
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Issue #1-1ST
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Volume 1 – 1st printing. Collects Unexpected (1956) #1-20. Mysterious tales of the weird including: "The Secret of Cell Sixteen", "The House Where Dreams Come True", "The Man Nobody Could See", "The Man Who Ate Fire", "The Living Locks", and "The Gorilla Who Saved The World". Softcover, 512 pages, B&W Cover price $19.99.
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$54 DC Comics: THE SPECTRE 'TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED' - Paperback $250 Showcase Presents Tales of the Unexpected Vol. 1 - Paperback By Various - GOOD Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Tags: Dark Nights Metal (DC) (part Aftermath), New Age of Heroes$9.49
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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.
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Published Dec 2025 by Vault Comics.$9.95
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Jaime Castle and Rhett C. Bruno. Art and Cover by Katerina Solomko. A new World. An ancient Power. A chance to be a Hero. Danny Kendrick was a down-on-his luck performer who always struggled to find his place. He certainly never wanted to be a hero. He just hoped to earn a living doing what he loved. That all changes when he pisses off the wrong guy and gets sucked into a fantasy realm straight out of a Renaissance Fair. Getting used to a new world is tough. Its even tougher when youre surrounded by axe-wielding barbarians, super hot elf assassins, strange magic, and a System AI that seems as interested in causing trouble as helping... or maybe just wasn't interested in being assigned yet another companion in the first place. Danny must adapt fast, turn on the charm, and learn to embrace his given Class if he hopes to master it and survive this dangerous new place. But he has a knack for finding trouble. Gifted what seems like an innocent ancient lute after making a questionable deal with a Hag, Danny becomes the target of mysterious factions who seek to claim its power. It's up to him, Screenie, and his new barbaric friend, Curr, to uncover the truth and become the heroes nobody knew they needed. And maybe, just maybe, Danny will finally find a place where he belongs. Perhaps, even where he'll thrive. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen+ Cover price $14.99.
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Issue #1A
Published 2015 by IDW Publishing.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Donkey Kong Cover - Written by David A. Rodriguez. Art and Cover by David Baldeon and David Garcia Cruz. Classic Nintendo characters join the Skylanders in this special promotional one-shot! Donkey Kong and Bowser King of the Koopa's fall through a hole in the sky and find them selves in the world of Skylanders! Now gifted with new powers, and gear these tow unexpected allies join with the superchargers to battle the forces of Kaos! 16 pages, full color.
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Issue #1B
Published 2015 by IDW Publishing.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Bowser Cover - Written by David A. Rodriguez. Art and Cover by David Baldeon and David Garcia Cruz. Classic Nintendo characters join the Skylanders in this special promotional one-shot! Donkey Kong and Bowser King of the Koopa's fall through a hole in the sky and find them selves in the world of Skylanders! Now gifted with new powers, and gear these tow unexpected allies join with the superchargers to battle the forces of Kaos! 16 pages, full color.
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1st printing. Collects Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane (2006) #4-13.
Written by Sean McKeever. Art by Takeshi Miyaza, Rick Mays, and Valentine De Landro. Cover by Takeshi Miyaza and Norman Lee.
The birth of the greatest super hero romance of all, as you've never seen it before!
It's the moment Mary Jane Watson has been waiting for: her first date with Spider-Man! But before her big night, another suitor is vying for her attention - and his name is Peter Parker! Mary Jane is facing an impossible choice, but it might not be a problem for long - not after Gwen Stacy arrives in school and sets her sights on Peter! What's a lovesick MJ to do? She wasn't always the girl she is today, but how did she become the sort of person to push her problems away rather than face them? And how can she overcome this self-destructive habit?
Plus: Harry Osborn! Liz Allan! Flash Thompson! MJ on stage! And more!
Softcover, 240 pages, full color.
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Issue #1-1ST
Tags: Anthology / CollectionPublished Oct 2013 by DC/Vertigo.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
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.
