Mystery in Space #1

(April-May 1951)

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Tomahawk / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Nine Worlds to Conquer! (Table of Contents: 2)

Knights of the Galaxy / comic story / 10 pages (report information)

Script

Robert Kanigher (credited as Anthony Dion)

Pencils

Carmine Infantino

Inks

Frank Giacoia

Colors

?

Letters

Gaspar Saladino ?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

From planet Earth to the giant star Arcturus, roves a legendary band - - The Galaxy Knights!

Feature Logo

Knights of the Galaxy

Genre

adventure; science fiction; superhero

Characters

Knights of the Galaxy (introduction); Lyle (introduction); Prof Vorko; Knight Commander Artho; Commando Thom; Korvo; Ora

Synopsis

In the 30th century, Lyle is the newest recruit to the band of interplanetary commandos who maintain peace throughout the galaxy.

Indexer Notes

Inks were previously credited to Joe Giella.

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Nabisco Shredded Wheat / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Dubble Bubble Gum / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

Editorial Advisory Board (Table of Contents: 5) (Expand) /

promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page (report information)

The Mind Robbers (Table of Contents: 6)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script

John Broome (credited as Robert Starr)

Pencils

Howard Purcell

Inks

Joe Giella

Colors

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Letters

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First Line of Dialogue or Text

You've stolen my name...

Genre

science fiction

Characters

Frank Struthers; Mr. Cummings; Alice Struthers; Dr. Edgar Ferris; Antra-A

Synopsis

Frank Struthers finds his life has been usurped by another man. Spying a piece in a newspaper, the photo shows a scientist who could be his brother. He pays him a visit and replaces the scientist, in order to uncover the mystery, only to find that it is an alien plot designed to rule over the Earth.

Indexer Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

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Royal Desserts / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

If The Sun Went Out! (Table of Contents: 8)

Just Imagine / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Virgil Finlay

Inks

Virgil Finlay

Colors

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Letters

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Editing

Mort Weisinger ?

Genre

science fiction; non-fiction

Synopsis

Speculation on mankind's fate is presented.

Reprints

• from Real Fact Comics (DC, 1946 series) #6 (January-February 1947)

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Professor Brainstorm / comic story / 0.75 page (report information)

Script

Irwin Hasen

Pencils

Irwin Hasen

Inks

Irwin Hasen

Colors

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Letters

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First Line of Dialogue or Text

-And now students, we shall discuss...

Genre

humor; science fiction

Indexer Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

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Nestlé's Crunch / advertisement / 0.25 page (report information)

Spores from Space! (Table of Contents: 11)

comic story / 8 pages (report information)

Script

Gardner Fox

Pencils

Frank Frazetta (signed as FF)

Inks

Frank Frazetta (signed as FF)

Colors

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Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

What were the glowing spheres that rained down on Earth...

Genre

science fiction

Characters

Doctor Brady; Jim Huston; Nan; Professor Edwards

Synopsis

Spores from outer space present a deadly challenge to humanity.

Reprints

• in Mysteries in Space: The Best of DC Science Fiction Comics (Simon and Schuster, 1980 series) ([April] 1980)
• in The Masterworks Series of Great Comic Book Artists (DC, 1983 series) #2 (July 1983)
• in Pulp Fiction Library: Mystery in Space (DC, 1999 series) ([November] 1999)

Indexer Notes

Page count corrected by Greg Theakston. Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

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Captain Tootsie; Tootsie Roll / comics-form advertising / 1 page (report information)

Superman Says: "Human Rights for All!" (Table of Contents: 13)

Superman / public service announcement / 1 page (report information)

Script

Jack Schiff

Pencils

Win Mortimer

Inks

Win Mortimer

Colors

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Letters

Ira Schnapp

Genre

advocacy; superhero

Comets? (Table of Contents: 14)

What Do You Know About / text article / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Julius Schwartz ?

Pencils

Raymond Perry ?

Inks

Raymond Perry ?

Colors

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Letters

typeset

Genre

non-fiction

Orion, the Belted Giant! (Table of Contents: 15)

Stars and Their Legends / comic story / 0.75 page (report information)

Script

Mort Drucker

Pencils

Mort Drucker

Inks

Mort Drucker

Colors

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Letters

?

Genre

non-fiction

Indexer Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

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Columbia / advertisement / 0.25 page (report information)

The Men Who Lived Forever (Table of Contents: 17)

comic story / 10 pages (report information)

Script

John Broome

Pencils

Alex Toth

Inks

Sy Barry

Colors

?

Letters

Gaspar Saladino

First Line of Dialogue or Text

They're glowing - - red hot!

Genre

science fiction

Indexer Notes

Page count from Christoph Melchert.

Inks were previously credited to Bernard Sachs.

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Strange Adventures / promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

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Novelty Mart / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Thom McAn / advertisement / 1 page (report information)