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Tales of the Unexpected#52
Cover: Bob Brown

Tales of the Unexpected #52

Aug 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
“Prisoner on Pluto”

In "Prisoner on Pluto," Space Ranger and his crew encounter a centuries-old prospector whose survival defies time, all thanks to a mysterious artifact known as the Life Stone. With the ruthless Gorba hunting the stone for his own gain, the crew finds themselves caught in a high-stakes race across the red planet. Written by Arnold Drake and illustrated by Bob Brown, this 1960 DC tale blends sci-fi intrigue with classic adventure, all captured in a striking cover by Bob Brown.

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writer Arnold Drake · artist, inker Bob Brown · cover Bob Brown

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artist, inker Bob Brown
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An old space prospector tells Space Ranger and his crew about the mysterious Life Stone which has kept him alive for 200 years. The villainous Gorba plots to acquire the Life Stone for himself.

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