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The Unexpected #189

DC · Series began 1968 · January-February 1979

Dates

Cover date
January-February 1979
On sale
October 10, 1978
Pages
68

Editions and covers

  • Original edition

    Barcode 0709893070502

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Creators

pencils: Luis Dominguez, John Calnan, Fred Carrillo, Vicente Alcázar, Frank Redondo, Dave Manak, E. R. Cruz, Vic Catan, Jerry Grandenetti, Nardo Cruz, John Albano, Steve Ditkoinks: Luis Dominguez, Bob Smith, Fred Carrillo, Vicente Alcázar, Frank Redondo, Dave Manak, E. R. Cruz, Vic Catan, Jerry Grandenetti, Noly Panaligan, John Calnan, Bill Draut, Steve Ditkoscript: George Kashdan, Carl Wessler, Dave Manak, Murray Boltinoff, Paul Levitz, John Albano, Jack Oleckletters: E. R. Cruz, Karin Kish, Esphid Mahilum, Ben Odacolors: Tatjana Wood, Jerry Serpe

Stories

  • The Haunted Skyscraper · 6 pages

    Jonah has his childhood home placed atop a skyscraper he owns and keeps his wife prisoner there.

  • Escape from the Grave · 7 pages

    Pete Tupper fakes his death in an attempt to avoid execution.

  • Death Was in the Driver's Seat! · 4 pages

    Harriet and Horace want to know what is the secret of the red box of Rosita's.

  • Face of Death · 4 pages

    Arnold Bryant is tricked into plastic surgery to make him look like the dictator of a Latin American country.

  • Killer Pack · 5 pages

    Colin Canis trains his dogs to attack the man who got him fired from his job.

  • Cruise of Corpses · 7 pages

    Eric Halston plans his revenge against the three people he believe killed his wife with witchcraft.

  • The Killing Machine · 8 pages

    Mr. Ezeel challenges four gamblers to a pinball contest.

  • A Deadly Game · 3 pages

    Luke Haney pulls one to many practical jokes.

  • The Revenge of the Toymaker · 8 pages

    The evil Emperor first kills Alberto's son, then Alberto himself, but Alberto's toys get their revenge.

  • Dead Man's Eyes! · 8 pages

    Frank Bronson consults a fortune teller to advise him on the best time to move against a rival crime boss.

Reprinted in

Terror Tales Album (1977), Haunted Tales (1973), Doomsday Album (1977), Weird Mysteries (1980), Weird Mystery Album (1980), The Steve Ditko Omnibus (2011)

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