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Issue: Tales of the Unexpected #69
Publication Date: February 1962
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Issues: #69 of 104 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/14/1961
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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The Man Who Could Move Worlds

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Genres: science fiction, superhero
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First Line: Dear Boys and Girls:
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Disclose Notes: inside front cover; letter regarding the price increase from ten cents to twelve cents
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Doom on Holiday Asteroid

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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Jason Bell; Tekla; Karen Kassel; Yxargians
First Line: It was the healthiest spot in the solar system -- where happy vacationers came for fun and relaxation!
Synopsis: Jason Bell has come to Holiday Asteroid after a prospecting accident has left him with only a few days to live. He uncovers a plot to steal a hidden super-weapon and in the resulting shootout he is miraculously cured of the condition that was killing him.
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A Fantastic New Adventure... Beneath the Earth!

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Feature(s): The Brave and the Bold; Cave Carson
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Muscle, Galaxy, Cloud

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Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
Synopsis: Origins of the words muscle, galaxy, and cloud.
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Let Science Serve You!

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Genres: informational, non-fiction, opinion
Synopsis: Facts about scientific discoveries and a reminder to have an annual physical to take advantage of advances in medicine.
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Disclose Notes: Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
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Another Giant Batman Collection!

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Disclose Notes: House ad for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #2 ([Winter] 1961).
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Pioneers of Midway Planet

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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Tim Springer; Arnie Brand; Clarth (planet Pyroxo 2); Gloki (planet Muna); Y’Kind (planet Alta); Thelox (planet Seleus); Buldok (planet Ianse)
First Line: They wanted an adventurous job -- the more unusual the better -- and Clarth certainly gave them what they were looking for!
Synopsis: Tim Springer and Arne Brand are recruited for a mysterious mission on another planet, working with aliens from different worlds. Together they learn the value of teamwork, which turns out to be the true goal of the mission.
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Your Passport to Amazing Adventures!

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Feature(s): House of Mystery; Challengers of the Unknown; My Greatest Adventure
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Genres: humorous, science fiction
First Line: Hello! I come from the planet Earth!
Synopsis: An astronaut lands on Og and finds out he is not the first visitor from space.
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In Content Item: FlagSupermann #11/1979 published January 1979
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Watch for the Fourth Superman Annual!

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Disclose Notes: House ad for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #4 ([Winter] 1961).
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Riddle of the Giant-Makers

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Genres: science fiction
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The Man Who Could Move Worlds

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Genres: science fiction, superhero
Character(s): Turner; Buna Karr; Kleeb
Synopsis: On Saturn, a strange underwater accident gives explorer Turner telekinetic powers but also turns him evil and Space Ranger and Cryll must defeat him.
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Disclose Notes: Statement of October 1, 1961.
Average monthly circulation 195,000.
Ownership: National Periodical Publications, Inc.: H. Donenfeld, I. Donenfeld, S. Iger; H. Donenfeld Foundation, J.S. Liebowitz; P.H. Sampliner, S.U. Sampliner, all at 575 Lexington Avenue, New York 22, N.Y.
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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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