UNEXPECTED, THE #129 – 25 CENT COVER PRICE – 1ST PRINT – NICK CARDY COVER – 1971

UNEXPECTED, THE #129 – 25 CENT COVER PRICE – 1^ST PRINT – NICK CARDY COVER – 1971

NOVEMBER 1971

CHARACTERS – PAUL CLAYTON, MARK LANSING, SHADOW BEINGS, CLARA DANE, DR. KRAGG, ALAN PIERCE, MAZE ENTITY

STORYLINE – Farewell to a Fading Star; The Brain Thief; Beyond the Shadows; The Menace of the Maze; The Deadly Widow’s Web

Farewell to a Fading Star – A tragic tale of a once-famous actor whose career has collapsed. Obsessed with reclaiming his glory, he makes a desperate bargain that leads to a haunting downfall.

Beyond the Shadows – A gothic horror story where a man discovers that shadows conceal more than darkness. His curiosity leads him into a realm of terror lurking just beyond the visible world.

The Deadly Widow’s Web – A suspenseful narrative involving a black widow spider as a central motif. A woman’s deadly allure entangles unsuspecting victims in a web of deceit and doom.

The Brain Thief – A science-horror tale about a criminal who steals not just possessions but minds. Experiments with brain transplants spiral into grotesque consequences.

The Menace of the Maze – A psychological thriller set in a labyrinth where escape seems impossible. The maze itself becomes a metaphor for fear, confusion, and entrapment.

PUBLISHER – DC COMICS

WRITER – Carl Wessler

INTERIOR ART – John Calnan, Nick Cardy, Jerry Grandenetti, Mort Meskin, George Tuska

COVER ART – Nick Cardy

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