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Tales of the Unexpected #53 cover
Cover: Bob Brown

Tales of the Unexpected #53

Sep 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
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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.

Contains 4 stories
Interplanetary Trouble Shooter
7.67 pp · Science Fiction

Jeff, a weary claims adjuster for the Interplanetary Insurance Agency, finds himself stranded on Venus—on a forced vacation he never asked for. When space raiders board the ship, his frustration boils over, but a quick call to his girlfriend Mabel gives him the spark he needs to stand his ground. Together, they face the threat, determined to reclaim their peace—and their vacation.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Science Fiction
Express Train to the Stars
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
The Creature in the Glass Ball
9 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
The WaxatuLink ForbesChief Oji

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $17
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $360*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $245*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $129*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $102*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $86*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $72*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $50*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $40*
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Cast · 4 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Nick Cardy
cover pencils, inks Bob Brown

Reprints

↩ Reprints Mystery in Space #10 (1952)

Reprinted in All Favourites Comic #22 (1960), Five-Score Plus Comic Monthly #33 (1961), Sidéral #42 (1961), Big Boss #61 (1961)

Key issues in Tales of the Unexpected

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