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The Unexpected #177

Jan 1977 · DC · 0.30 USD
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In "Reward for the Wicked," Joseph and Mr. Drexler concoct a chilling plan involving a gumball that unleashes a monstrous rage in a child upon hearing a bell. Written by George Kashdan and illustrated by John Rosenberger, this 1977 DC tale delivers a twisted twist on innocence and deception. The cover by Ernie Chan captures the eerie tension of the scheme in bold, striking detail.

Contains 3 stories
Reward for the Wicked
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Bart OnslowJoyce KellerRon StarrMr. ByrneMelissa Byrne
Death Is Dangerous to Your Health
3 pp · Horror-Suspense
Leslie CowerPerkinsDunn
Death Is the Prize
7 pp · Horror-Suspense
Mr. DrexelJosephMartinBarnesCharles

In "Death Is the Prize," Joseph and Mr. Drexel orchestrate a chilling plan to eliminate Mr. Drexel’s partner, Martin, using a cursed gumball that unleashes a violent frenzy in a child upon hearing a bell. With Barnes and Charles caught in the web of their scheme, the line between victim and perpetrator blurs as fear takes hold.

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Raw (Fine) $57
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $2,126*
CGC 9.6 · 7 in census $630*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $364*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $256*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $210*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $171*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $157*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $138*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $117*
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Unexpected #177 DC Horror 1977 Alfredo Alcala, Ernie Chan, Ruben Yandoc F+ 6.5 $12.99 UNEXPECTED 177 $14.99
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Full credits

artist, inker John Rosenberger
cover pencils, inks Ernie Chan

Reprints

Reprinted in Weird Mystery Tales Album #5 (1978), Le Manoir des Fantômes #15 (1980), Haunted Tales #38 (1980)

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