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Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) comic books

  • Item #63525244
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    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 7 FR 1.0

    Signed by artist Nick Cardy (interior), does not include certificate of authenticity. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

    Starts Apr 27

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. "The Pen That Never Lied!, art by Bernard Baily; A magic quill pen only produces the truth, no matter what its user writes. Binky's Special Election Exhibit public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Beware, I Can Read Your Mind, art by Sheldon Moldoff; As a child strange radiation gives Johnny Carter the ability to read minds, but a lifetime of hearing other people's thoughts is driving him mad. Moolah the Mystic humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Forbidden Wish, art by George Roussos; Cal Colby finds a Native American talisman that grants him whatever he wishes for, but warns him not to wish for immortality. "The Deadly Dolls article. "The Face in the Clock, art by Nick Cardy; Bart Crane can't escape the face appearing in timepieces that keeps announcing the time of his death because it belongs to Father Time. Disneyland Color Television Set. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 44 GD 2.0

    Water damage. Interior soiling.

    Starts Apr 27

    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.

  • Item #63452324
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    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 50 VG 4.0

    Starts Apr 27

    Cover art by Bob Brown. King Barney The Ape, art by Murphy Anderson. House ad for The Brave and Bold #30 and Showcase #26. Be Your Own Boss! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Dr. Floogle humor story by Henry Boltinoff. The Mad Moon of Clune, art by George Roussos. Amazing Ratios! fact page by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. Sniper from Space text story. Menace of the Sun-Creature starring Space Ranger, art by Bob Brown; A band of thieves is using a strange monster to distract the authorities while they commit their robberies. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63485428
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    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 53 FN- 5.5

    Signed by Nick Cardy (splash), certification is not included.

    Starts Apr 27

    Cover art by Bob Brown. Interplanetary Trouble Shooter, art by Nick Cardy; Jeff's boss at the Interplanetary Insurance Agency tricks him into taking a vacation to Venus so he can be onboard the spaceship if anything happens. House ad for Superman Annual #1, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Bike Safety = Bike Fun! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Express Train to the Stars, art by Jim Mooney. The Indestructible Aliens text story. The Creature in the Glass Ball starring Space Ranger, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63525627
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    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 55 GD+ 2.5

    Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

    Starts Apr 27

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Interplanetary Creature Trainer, art by Howard Purcell. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Keep Learning -- the Key to Success! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. House ad for Justice League of America #1, art by Murphy Anderson. The Ghost Creatures of Phobos, art by Bob Brown; Space Ranger and his crew help a Martian film crew against ghostly monsters interrupting their movie shoot. Project Earth Hunt text story. The Planet of 1,000 Treasures, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.