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

  • Issue #17
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 17
    • 2" Spine split from bottom.

    Cover pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Ruben Moreira and Jack Adler (washes). Yogi Berra Homers in the 9th - Wins Big Game! ad for Wilson Chemical Co. "Who Is Mr. Ashtar?, art by Jack Kirby; A hotel detective helps a man from the future get a picture of blueprints of a weapon necessary to repel a Martian invasion in 2957. Danger Prejudice at Work! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "Beware the Thinking Cap, art by Bill Ely; Johnny Manton steals a cap from a museum reputed to give its wearer great intelligence, but Manton doesn't know that the cap only allows itself to be used for good. Hamid the Hypnotist humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Professor Eureka humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Bullet Man, art by Bernard Baily; Due to a mixture of elements from a meteorite and scrap metal from an atomic research lab in his ID tag, inmate Chick Durant is able to leave his cell for 25 minutes at a time. "Strange Visit from Venus article. "The Impossible Voyage, art by Jim Mooney; As a prank, aliens take people lining up for a new amusement ride on a real ride through the solar system. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #18
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 18
    • Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple. 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

    Cover art by Jack Kirby. "The Man Without a World, art by Jim Mooney; Howard Chase accepts the opportunity to leave Earth forever offered by aliens, but he eventually becomes homesick. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Riddle of the Glass Bubble, art by Mort Meskin; A bomb meant for another planet will destroy Earth in 12 days unless someone finds a way to deactivate it; Though scientists are stumped a boy's dog whistle proves just the thing. "Silk Gauze one-page non-fiction story, art by Morris Waldinger. "The Amazing Swap Shop, art by Nick Cardy; People are able to barter for amazing scientific marvels at an odd little shop, but only for a brief time, as the proprietor is only collecting Earth objects for his space fair for a limited time. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Specter Who Stole a Fortune article. "The Man Who Collected Planets, art by Jack Kirby; Astronomer Bradley Wells is abducted by the alien Sardor who has captured and shrunk several planets to extract their elemental resources; But Wells traps Sardor, returns the planets to their proper sizes and positions, and returns to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 20
    • Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration.

    Cover art by Ruben Moreira. The Trick Is to Treat All the World's Children! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Earth Gladiator, art by Nick Cardy; Aliens will take possession of Earth unless John Trent can defeat their champion in a game of survival. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The One and Only Superman comic book ad. "The Remarkable Mr. Multiplier, art by Bill Ely; Thad Merkel invents a machine to mass-produce copies of things like cars and planes, but the machine seems to have a childlike mind of its own; This playfulness helps the inventor stop a group of thieves. Moolah the Mystic humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. "I Was Marooned on Planet Earth, art by Bernard Baily; A Saturnian is accidentally rocketed to Earth where he must find a source of radium in order to return home. "Ghostly Re-Enactments text story. "You Stole Our Planet, art by Ruben Moreira; Working on a way to create a barrier against nuclear fallout, two scientists are visited by creatures accusing humans of having stolen their world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #30
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 30
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation. Interior residue.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Jinxed Planet, art by Bernard Baily. Magic Moonstone of Io, art by George Roussos. Talent Scout of Outer Space, art by Nick Cardy. Ambush On Asteroid Red, art by Bob Brown; while getting water on an alien planet, an astronaut sees an alien approaching from behind. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $20 Tales of the Unexpected #30 DC SILVER AGE HORROR COMIC JINXED PLANET
    $21 TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED 30 2.0 2.5 DC 1958 PQ
    $45 40756: DC Comics TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #30 VG Grade

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  • Issue #40
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 40
    • 8" Cumulative spine split. Water damage. Cover oxidation.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #17-31CE7D8-053
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Centerfold detached, 1/4" Spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 4" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Last Days of Planet Mars!, art by Jim Mooney. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Lighthouse In The Sky, art by Howard Purcell. Scientific Word Origins fact half-page by Mort Drucker. The Super-Insect Army text story. Battle of the Colossal Creatures, art by Bob Brown; two giant creatures battle over an airplane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $63 Tales Of The Unexpected #40 GD 2.0 1st Space Ranger in title! DC Comics 1959
    $644 TALES of the UNEXPECTED #40,42,45,46,50 KEY 3rd SPACE RANGER 1st in series 1959

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  • Issue #41
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 41
    • Water damage.
    • Water spotting.

    Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Destroyers From The Stars starring Space Ranger, art by Jim Mooney. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinof. The Martian Who Ran For Mayor, art by Nick Cardy. Spiritual Doubles fact half-page by Mort Drucker. How to Use a Space Gun text story. Trap on Planetoid 10, art by George Roussos; men face an alien menace on a mysterious planet. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $39 Tales of the Unexpected #41 Early Space Ranger 4.0 VG Grade Guides $82.00 1959

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  • Issue #42
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 42
    • Cover coming loose at one staple.
    • 7 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Missing piece on Front cover. Staple rust.
    • Cover detached at one staple, cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Secret of the Martian Helmet, art by Jim Mooney; Space Ranger is on the trail of a band of space pirates with the help of a golden helmet that belonged to the Martian folk hero Kolan Varr. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Creature Who Hated Earth, art by George Roussos. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Mystery in Marsville, U.S.A. text story. The Son of King Xanta, pencils by Lee Elias. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $28 TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #42 1.5 // DC COMICS 1959

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  • Issue #44
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 44
    • Water damage.
    • Water damage.

    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.

  • Issue #46
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 46
    • Pencil markings inside back cover. Water spotting.

    Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Duplicate Doom, art by Bernard Baily; Mysterious phenomenon appear on both sides of a county line, and on both sides a mysterious man asks the townspeople how they would get rid of it. It's Fun to Help Others public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Space Stunts for Sale, art by George Roussos. The Hostage City text story. The Challenge of the Alien Champion starring Space Ranger, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #48
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 48
    • 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split.
    • Spine glued to first wrap.

    Cover art by Bob Brown. Bring 'Em Back Alive - From Space, art by Jim Mooney. Aloha... Hawaii! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. House ad for Showcase #26 featuring Rip Hunter, Time Master, pencils by Joe Kubert, inks by Jack Adler. The Mystery of the Alien Imposters, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Battle in Space text story. Peter Puptent, Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Beast from the Invisible World, art by Bob Brown; Rystan, a police officer from the invisible world of Ulix, helps Space Ranger and his friends battle the monster Kragg. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #49
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 49
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    Cover art by Bob Brown. The Fantastic Lunar-Land, art by Lee Elias. House ad for Brave and the Bold #29 and Showcase #26, art by Mike Sekowsky, Joe Kubert, and Murphy Anderson. Ghostly Miners! filler page, art by Morris Waldinger. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Steal Planet Xerbo, art by Russ Heath. Interplanetary Experiment text story. The Alien Wizard starring Space Ranger, art by Jim Mooney; an alien named Zastro creates two duplicate images of himself. Science Shorts filler page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #50
    Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 50
    • 3.25" Cumulative spine split.

    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.