The Unexpected #141
dc • 1972
- Series
- The Unexpected
- Issue
- 141
- Publisher
- DC
- Cover date
- Nov 1, 1972
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Published by DC Comics in 1973 during the Bronze Age of comic books, The Unexpected #141 serves as a quintessential example of the company's output in the horror and supernatural anthology genre. This era was defined by the transition away from the restrictive Comics Code Authority regulations of the 1950s, allowing publishers to explore more atmospheric, macabre storytelling. The issue was designed to provide readers with a collection of short, eerie tales meant to unsettle, continuing the long-running series' reputation for psychological suspense and supernatural mystery.
The creative team behind this issue followed the traditional DC anthology format, utilizing a rotating stable of artists and writers who prioritized punchy, twist-ending narratives. The artwork often leaned into the dramatic, high-contrast visual style popularized by DC's horror stable at the time, aiming for a balance of visceral horror and classic comic book aesthetics. While individual issues of such anthologies were often viewed as disposable entertainment upon release, they are now valued by collectors for their historical representation of 1970s gothic-inspired comic illustration and narrative structure.
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