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Tales of the Unexpected#77
Cover: Bob Brown
Tales of the Unexpected #77
“Dateline-- Outer Space”
In "Dateline-- Outer Space," scientist John Burke finds himself at the center of an otherworldly mystery when a group of aliens claims he’s one of their kind—sent to Earth as a spy, though he remembers nothing of his true origins. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by George Roussos, this 1963 tale blends science fiction intrigue with a personal identity crisis, all framed by Bob Brown’s striking cover.
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Scientist John Burke is told by a group of aliens that he is one of them, sent to spy on Earth, but he has no memory of this and refuses to believe it.
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