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Unexpected (DC Comics, 1968–1982)
Unexpected is a long-running DC Comics anthology series that focused on mystery, suspense, and psychological horror, emerging during the late Silver Age and carrying through the Bronze Age. Originally launched as a supernatural and twist-ending title, the series embraced eerie morality tales, dark irony, and unsettling revelations in the tradition of classic horror comics.
Over time, Unexpected became known for its moody storytelling and rotating cast of writers and artists, often featuring standalone stories involving haunted objects, cursed individuals, and supernatural justice. As horror comics regained popularity in the 1970s, the title leaned further into darker themes while remaining within the constraints of the Comics Code.
The series ran for over 200 issues, making it one of DC’s most durable mystery/horror titles of the era and a cornerstone alongside House of Mystery and House of Secrets. Today, Unexpected issues are valued for their atmospheric covers, inventive short stories, and strong representation of DC’s classic horror output.
A foundational DC anthology series and a must-know title for Bronze Age mystery and horror collectors.
