UNEXPECTED, THE #149 – 20 CENT COVER PRICE – 1ST PRINT – NICK CARDY COVER – 1973

UNEXPECTED, THE #149 – 20 CENT COVER PRICE – 1^ST PRINT – NICK CARDY COVER – 1973

AUGUST 1973

CHARACTERS – CARSON, HOBART

STORYLINE – To Wake the Dead; The Slayer Wore Skirts; Dead Men Do Tell Tales

To Wake the Dead – A ruthless real estate developer named Carson pressures an old man, Hobart, to sell his property. When Hobart refuses, Carson desecrates the surrounding land, including Hobart’s family cemetery. Disturbing the graves awakens supernatural forces, leading to terrifying consequences for Carson.

The Slayer Wore Skirts – A suspenseful tale involving a female killer whose identity and motives unfold in a shocking twist. The story blends noir-style crime with horror elements, showing how appearances can deceive.

Dead Men Do Tell Tales – A ghostly narrative where the dead return to reveal hidden truths. This story emphasizes revenge from beyond the grave and the inevitability of justice, even when delivered supernaturally

PUBLISHER – DC COMICS

WRITER – Leo Dorfman, Carl Wessler, George Kashdan

INTERIOR ART – Ernie Chan, Rico Rival, E.R. Cruz

COVER ART – Nick Cardy

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