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Tales of the Unexpected (2006) comic books

  • 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.

  • Issue #2
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 2

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle & Prentis Rollins and Cliff Chiang Cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta Old habits die hard ? even for a dead cop. Detective Allen thinks the case is closed when a slumlord and his deranged murderer get what's coming to them at the hands of his alter ego...the Spectre! But he's in for big surprise when the cosmic authority over crime, guilt, and punishment mysteriously continues to haunt the wretched Gotham tenement. Plus, more of Azzarello's & Chiang's Dr. Thirteen! ? 2 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #3
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 3

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins Cover by Matt Wagner The Spectre's wrath targets the most unlikely of sinners ? an everyman driven to murder by the circumstance of life! Plus, a mysterious boy promises the answers to the mounting impossibilities, and it will only cost Dr. 13 one thin dime! ? 3 of 8 ? 48 pg, FCUS Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #4
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 4

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins Cover by Matt Wagner Batman challenges Gotham's spookiest dead cop in a trial of mayhem and horror! Just wait until Batman learns what tricks of terror lie up the sleeve of...The Spectre! Plus, what are the extradimensional forces that compel Dr. 13 in his pursuit of debunking the impossible? ? 4 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #5
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 5

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello. Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins. Cover by Matt Wagner. 'Malpractice' takes on a whole new meaning when some unscrupulous doctors go in for the worst kind of operation at the shaky hands of the Spectre! Plus, 'Beware the Architects' - cosmic puppetmasters whose elusiveness is exceeded only by their apparent capriciousness. ? 5 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #6
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 6

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Tom Mandrake Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz Crispus Allen cannot crack the case that links him to his monstrous alter ego...the Spectre! The Phantom Stranger appears to offer his own uncanny insights! Plus, Dr. 13's reality-bending riot continues! With Anthro, Genius Jones, Captain Fear, Primate Patrol, Haunted Tank, and more! ? 6 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #7
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 7

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins Cover by Arthur Adams Dead detective Crispus Allen is himself a victim - doomed to witness the unstoppable instrument of cosmic retribution. Or can the will of one forgotten soul tame the fury of the Spectre? Plus, Dr. 13: 'The Reality Breaker!' ? 7 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #8
    Tales of the Unexpected (2006) 8

    Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins Cover by Battle Twists and shocks abound as the secret behind two tales is finally revealed! Witness the true and terrible nature of crime, punishment, and...The Spectre! Plus: Dr. 13's wild adventure ends with a big bang in the hidden nexus of the DCU! ? 8 of 8 ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.