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Tales of the Unexpected #56 cover
Cover: Bob Brown

Tales of the Unexpected #56

Dec 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Invaders from Earth," Space Ranger and his team race to the planet Ular to rescue the kidnapped King Doro, uncovering a mystery that takes an unexpected turn when a freak accident grants Myra temporary super-powers—powers that prove crucial in resolving the crisis. Written by Arnold Drake and illustrated by Bob Brown, this 1960 DC tale blends sci-fi adventure with a surprising twist, all wrapped in a striking cover by Bob Brown.

Contains 6 stories
Invaders from Earth
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
The Man of 1,000 Alien Faces
8 pp · Science Fiction
Human Chameleon [Lt. Rod Carter of Spaceways Police]Dan CarterChief SteeleNyronthe Titan Gang
Edward C. Pickering
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Math & Science
Space Ranger's Super Girl Friend
9 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
King Doro of Ular

When the Space Ranger and his team race to the planet Ular to rescue the kidnapped King Doro, they’re thrown off course by a bizarre accident that unexpectedly grants Myra fleeting super-powers—just when they need them most. With danger lurking in the shadows and the fate of a king hanging in the balance, even temporary powers might be the key to saving the day.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $16
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $266
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $174
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $153
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $111*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $43*
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CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $38*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $24*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Cast · 10 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Bob Brown
cover pencils, inks Bob Brown

Reprints

↩ Reprints House of Mystery #41 (1955), Mystery in Space #31 (1956)

Reprinted in Sidéral #41 (1961)

Key issues in Tales of the Unexpected

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