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Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) comic books 1981

  • Issue #206
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 206

    Cove pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Bob Smith. A Nightmare Must End, script by Carl Wessler, art by Tenny Henson. Ugly to Look At And Frightful to Know, script by Carl Wessler, art by Ernesto Patricio. Not On Your Life, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Kim DeMulder. The Ultimate Assassin starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Bruce Patterson. The Iron Beast, script by Steve Utley, art by John Garcia. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $6 Unexpected #206 (Jan 1981, DC) - Fine
    6 days left Auction The Unexpected Issue # 206 Bronze Age DC Comics Jan 1981
    6 days left Auction THE UNEXPECTED #206 DC Comics 1981 Bronze Age Horror FN

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  • Issue #207
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 207

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Steve Mitchell. Secret of the Second Star starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Bruce Patterson. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman. Poppa Provides, script by Charlie Seeger, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani. A Monstrous Crime--Time Warp, script by George Kashdan, art by Tor Infante. Join Me In My Grave--The Witching Hour, script by George Kashdan, art by Jerry Grandenetti. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $114 Unexpected 207 Johnny Peril DC Comics CGC 9.4 NM Buckler & Mitchell Cover
    $400 Unexpected #207 CGC 9.8 NEWSSTAND - POP 4 - 2/81 D.C. Comics Infante Art
    6 days left Auction The Unexpected #207 (DC Comics February 1981)
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  • Issue #208
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 208

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    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Factory of Fear! starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Bruce Patterson. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Wonder Woman. Where Have You Gone, Solid Citizen?--The House of Secrets starring Abel, script by Elliot Maggin, art by Murphy Anderson. The Witching Hour!, art by Bo Hampton. The Night of the Devil Bugs! starring Cynthia, script by Carl Wessler, art by Leandro Sesarego. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    4 days left Auction Unexpected #208 Comic Book

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  • Issue #209
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 209

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano (signed R. Giordano). The Curse of the Pharaoh Ras Kama!, script by Carl Wessler, art by Romeo Tanghal. The Gods From The Sun!--Time Warp, script by Arnold Drake, art by Jan Duursema. Hostess Twinkies ad with Wonder Woman. Game For The Ghastly--The Witching Hour, script by George Kashdan, art by Rodin Rodriguez. When You Die Upon A Star starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Helpful Hints for Monsters humor page by Dave Manak. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $4 Unexpected #209 1981 DC Comics Abel Direct Comic Book VG/FN

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  • Issue #210
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 210

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Vampire of the Apes, script by George Kashdan, art by Jess Jodloman. The Choice, script by George Kashdan, art by Vicatan. Things that Go Thump, script by Laurie Sutton, pencils by Joe Brozowski, inks by Steve Mitchell. Flight to the Temple of Death starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Brett Breeding. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $9 UNEXPECTED 210 5.5 DC 1981 DG
    $149 Unexpected #210 (1981, DC) CGC 9.8 White! Vampire Cover! Highest Graded!

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  • Issue #211
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 211

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. You Must Have A Taste For It, script by Arnold Drake, art by Vicatan. The Mummy In The Iron Mask, script by Carl Wessler, art by Rico Rival. Food For Naught, script by Arnold Drake, art by John Garcia. The Temple of the Seven Stars starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Brett Breeding. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $10 Unexpected, The #211 (Newsstand) FN; DC | Johnny Peril Mummy in Iron Mask - we c
    $114 UNEXPECTED 211 High Grade DC Comic CGC Graded 9.4 Bronze Age Horror
    5 days left Auction THE UNEXPECTED #211 DC 1981 Bronze/Horror
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    6 days left Auction DC Comics The Unexpected Issue 211 1981 Vintage
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  • Issue #212
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 212

    Cover art by Mike W. Kaluta. The Adventure of the Angel's Smile! starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Brett Breeding. Hostess Twinkies ad with Plastic Man. Corpses In The Quicksand!, script by Carl Wessler, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Vince Colletta. Burial Rights, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Kim DeMulder. Quarantine, script by George Kashdan, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    5 days left Auction UNEXPECTED #212 NM-, Johnny Peril, Mike Kaluta cover, Jack Sparling art, DC 1981

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  • Issue #213
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 213

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The Woman Who Died Forever starring Johnny Peril, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Bob Smith. Bring Me Back To Life, script by George Kashdan, art by Rudy Florese. The Skull That Lived, script by George Kashdan, art by Tom Mandrake. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $15 UNEXPECTED 213 6.5 DC 1981 NEWSSTAND WEREWOLF COVER DG
    $95 Unexpected 213 DC Comics CGC 9.0 Graded Bronze Age Horror

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  • Issue #214
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 214

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    Cover art by Joe Kubert. Fatal Forgery, script by George Kashdan, art by Noly Panaligan. Slaughterouse Arena, script by Bill Kelly and Steve Bissette, art by Adrian Gonzales. Four-Eyes, script by Robin Snyder, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Adrian Gonzales. The Cure of the Were-wolve is Upon You, My Man, script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, pencils by Adrian Gonzales, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $135 Unexpected 214 CGC 9.6 NM+ DC Comic Bronze Age Horror Joe Kubert Cover
    5 days left Auction UNEXPECTED #214 NM, Joe Kubert cover, "Slaughterhouse Arena", DC 1981

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  • Issue #215
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 215

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    Cover art by Joe Kubert. Is Someone Stalking Sandra?, script by Jack C. Harris, art by Rodin Rodriguez. People Taking Pictures, script by Robin Snyder, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Adrian Gonzales. Rhapsody For Rush Hour, script by Robin Snyder, art by Ric Estrada. The Day After Doomsday, script by Robin Snyder, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Andy Mushynsky. Look Into My Eyes...And Die, script by Carl Wessler, art by Rudy Nebres. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

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    $9 33650: DC Comics UNEXPECTED #215 VF Grade
    $15 Unexpected, The #215 (Newsstand) FN; DC | Joe Kubert Horror 1981 - we combine sh

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  • Issue #216
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 216

    Cover art by Joe Kubert. Samurai Nightmare, script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, pencils by Adrian Gonzales, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Red Tornado. Tall, Dark and Deadly, script by Robin Snyder, pencils by8 Dick Ayers, inks by Bruce Patterson. Face Your Fears starring Mildred, script by Jack C. Harris, art by Noly Zamora. We Are the Masters, script by Paul Newman, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by Vic Vicatan [as Vicatan]. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.60.

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    $6 45921: DC Comics UNEXPECTED #216 Fine Grade
    $6 45921: Now UNEXPECTED #216 Fine Grade

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  • Issue #217
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 217

    Cover pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Dick Giordano. Dear Senator, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Snow Woman, script by Tom Sciacca, art by Fred Carrillo. The Fiend In Fedoras, script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Dan Spiegle. Bride of the Non-Man, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Vince Perez, inks by Vic Catan. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    $5 DC COMICS UNEXPECTED #217 HORROR COMIC BOOK VG WE COMBINE SHIP JUST ASK
    4 days left Auction Unexpected #217 Comic Book

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