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Cover: Dick Dillin

Tales of the Unexpected #47

Mar 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Man Who Stole the Solar System!", Space Ranger races against time as the mysterious Jewel Men invade Mars, stealing selenite to mass-produce their kind. With the help of his loyal companion Cryll, he uncovers a chilling clue hidden in the ammonia coating on his foes—leading to a desperate showdown at Mars Harbor. Written by Edmond Hamilton and Gardner Fox, with art by Bob Brown and inks by Bob Brown, this 1960 DC adventure features a dramatic cover by Dick Dillin.

Contains 5 stories
The Man Who Stole the Solar System!
8 pp · Science Fiction
Capt. Ambers (of Solar Security)Dr. FlandersProfessor RenzellDr. SprellCharlie (Renzell's assistant)

In "The Man Who Stole the Solar System!", Captain Ambers of Solar Security is called in to protect Project Flanders—a miniature solar system powered by the mysterious Flanders Ray, where changes to the model affect reality itself. When Professor Renzell seizes control of the project and uses it to hold the universe hostage, Ambers launches a daring one-man mission, disguising his ship as a comet to strike at Renzell’s hidden headquarters.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Fantasy
The Crystal Ball Planet!
8 pp · Science Fiction
Captain Ken Quarlesthe alien sorcererLt. HallerEvans

Captain Ken Quarles and his crew encounter a planet-sized crystal ball that projects eerie visions of the future, only to be warned off by the enigmatic alien sorcerer. As each image begins to manifest around them, Lt. Haller and Evans find themselves caught in a web of illusions—until Quarles realizes the truth behind the sorcerer’s grand deception.

Perilous Painting!
0.67 pp · Fantasy
The Invasion of the Jewel-Men
9 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Space RangerMyra MasonCryllJewel-Men

In "The Invasion of the Jewel-Men," Space Ranger races to stop a mysterious alien force from stealing selenite on Mars, facing off against the enigmatic Jewel-Men at Mars Harbor. With Myra Mason in danger and his ship threatened, he gains a crucial clue when Cryll reveals the invaders’ weakness—ammonia—leading to a desperate showdown beneath their jewel-powered machinery.

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Raw (VG) $21
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $325
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $124*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $96*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 none in existence
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $53*
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $48*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $37*
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CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $29*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $24
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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Brown
cover pencils Dick Dillin

Reprints

Reprinted in Sidéral #31 (1960), Sidéral #38 (1961), Big Boss #42 (1979)

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