The Unexpected #117

As a grandfather clock ticks toward midnight, a group of terrified figures huddles together while an enormous, shadowy hand reaches down from a looming dark presence above them — Nick Cardy's cover for this 1970 DC horror anthology captures pure dread with elegant economy. The tagline "Midnight Summons the Executioner!" sets the stakes perfectly, with the desperate caption "Almost 12 O'Clock… and he's coming! Which one of us will he take?" giving the scene an unbearable, suspenseful edge. Inside, Carl Wessler and Bruno Premiani bring that same chill to life, making this an atmospheric treat for fans of DC's horror anthology tradition.