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Cover: Luis Dominguez

The Unexpected #178

Mar 1977 · DC · 0.30 USD
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In "Fit to Kill!", Count Von Rauschtine sets his sights on marrying John Hambleton's daughter, using the union as a way to settle his mounting debts—though his charm may be as dangerous as his intentions. Written by Carl Wessler and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Lee Elias, this 1977 issue from DC delivers a classic tale of intrigue and high-stakes social maneuvering. The cover by Luis Dominguez captures the tension with a striking, dramatic portrait of the Count, setting the tone for a story where appearances can be deadly.

Contains 3 stories
Fit to Kill!
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
GabriellaJohn HambletonCount Luther Von RauschtineMarnie HambletonMarnie

When Count Luther Von Rauschtine sets his sights on marrying John Hambleton’s daughter Gabriella, the deal seems like a golden escape from his mounting debts—until the bride-to-be starts acting strangely, and the count’s past begins to surface in ways that make even the most level-headed suspect something is deeply wrong.

Slow to Strangle
3 pp · Horror-Suspense
SuggsFlannery
Danger: Nightmare Ahead
6 pp · Horror-Suspense
Shawn MorriseyMadame Amarantha

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Fine) $6
CGC 9.8 · 4 in census $328*
CGC 9.6 · 6 in census $97
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $56*
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $40*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $32*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $26*
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CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
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CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

artist, inker Lee Elias
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks Luis Dominguez

Reprints

Reprinted in Weird Mystery Tales #29 (1977), Weird Mystery Tales #31 (1977), L'Insolite #18 (1981), Horror #123, Horror #139

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