Cover: Bob Brown

Tales of the Unexpected #52

Aug 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD

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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.

Contains 5 stories

Prisoner on Pluto

7.67 pp · Science Fiction

In "Prisoner on Pluto," a chance encounter with a stranded alien leads a quiet Earthman, Walt Coates, into a dangerous web of interplanetary law. When Weeb, a fugitive from Pluto, seeks refuge near Walt’s home, the kindness he offers quickly turns to peril as Earth authorities arrest him for aiding a wanted criminal—then ship him across the solar system to face trial on the distant planet.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor, Science Fiction

The Chameleon of Space

7.67 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Chameleon of Space," astronaut York Barton puts the Cellulizer to the test, stepping into a device designed to reshape his body for alien worlds—only to discover that adaptation comes with more than just survival. The story explores the limits of transformation as he faces the unknown, one planet at a time.

First Into Space

0.5 pp · Non-Fiction, Math & Science

The Guardian Beasts of the Life Stone

8.67 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero

Mr. Gorba (villain)Bart JeffersDr. Pedri

In "The Guardian Beasts of the Life Stone," the enigmatic Mr. Gorba sets his sights on the ancient Life Stone, a relic said to have sustained a space prospector for centuries. With Bart Jeffers and Dr. Pedri racing to uncover its secrets, the crew must face the stone’s mysterious guardians before Gorba claims its power.