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Cover: Bob Brown

Tales of the Unexpected #98

Dec 1966 · DC · 0.12 USD
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“Half-Man/Half Machine”

In "Half-Man/Half Machine," a mysterious comet's passage triggers a surreal journey when an elevator in a skyscraper slips into another dimension. Four individuals, each grappling with personal shortcomings, find unexpected strength and self-worth during their time in that strange realm before returning to Earth. The story unfolds with quiet wonder, illustrated with precision by Howard Purcell, whose art brings the surreal shift in reality to life, while Bob Brown's cover captures the moment of transition with striking clarity.

artist, inker Howard Purcell · cover Bob Brown

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artist, inker Howard Purcell
cover pencils, inks Bob Brown

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A comet's tail passes over a skyscraper, causing its elevator to pass into another dimension. The four people on the elevator, each a failure in some way, regain their confidence through their experiences in the other dimension when they return to Earth.

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