Cover: Jack Sparling

Tales of the Unexpected #85

Oct 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Man Who Stole My Powers”

In "The Man Who Stole My Powers," a mysterious Green Glob disrupts reality, pulling explorer Todd Tyler from the safety of a storytelling session into a tale he never meant to live. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by George Roussos, this 1964 DC classic blends whimsy and wonder, with Jack Sparling’s cover capturing the story’s surreal edge.

writer Dave Wood · artist, inker George Roussos · cover Jack Sparling

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Moolah the Mystic

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writer Dave Wood

artist, inker George Roussos

cover pencils, inks Jack Sparling

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The Green Glob is a green cloud-like thing that makes unexpected events occur. Explorer Todd Tyler is telling a made-up story to the Explorers' Club when he is transported into the tale for real.

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