Tales of the Unexpected #71
dc • 1962
- Series
- Tales of the Unexpected
- Issue
- 71
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Jul 1, 1962
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Tales of the Unexpected #71 was published by DC Comics in 1962 during the late Silver Age of comic books. This era was characterized by a shift toward science fiction and anthology-style storytelling, with this specific title serving as a venue for tales of suspense, mystery, and the supernatural. The issue continues the legacy of the series which began in 1956, maintaining the format of featuring multiple short, self-contained stories designed to unsettle or surprise the reader.
The issue features cover art and interior work consistent with the DC house style of the early 1960s, overseen by editor Jack Schiff. The design followed the standard anthology model of the period, utilizing punchy, inquisitive cover imagery to entice newsstand purchasers to engage with the speculative narratives inside. While individual creative credits for specific shorts in this era are often archival, the work reflects the editorial standards of DC's mystery line, which aimed to balance macabre themes with the restrictive guidelines of the Comics Code Authority.
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