Tales of the Unexpected #53
In "Interplanetary Trouble Shooter," Jeff, an insurance agent for the Interplanetary Insurance Agency, finds himself unexpectedly stranded on a vacation to Venus—only to be thrust into a real-life crisis when space raiders attack his ship. With his boss's scheme unraveling and the situation escalating, Jeff must rely on his wits and the unexpected support of his girlfriend Mabel to defend the vessel. Nick Cardy’s dynamic art brings the alien setting and high-stakes action to life, while Bob Brown’s cover captures the tension with a striking, eye-catching scene.
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Jeff's boss at the Interplanetary Insurance Agency tricks him into taking a vacation to Venus so he can be onboard the spaceship if anything happens. When space raiders invade the ship an angry Jeff nearly quits, but his girfriend Mabel helps him repel the attackers so they can enjoy the rest of their vacation in peace.
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