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Issue: Mystery in Space #59
Publication Date: May 1960
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Issues: #59 of 117 Issues (130 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/03/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (3 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy covers; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Duel of the Two Adam Stranges!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Character(s): Adam Strange
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #1 published April 2004
as [Cover - Mystery in Space #59]; Duel of the Two Adam Stranges [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as Mystery in Space #59 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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What's Wrong with These Pictures?

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On inside front cover. This PSA ran in several DC Comics cover dated May 1960 and again in May 1965.
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The Duel of the Two Adam Stranges!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Character(s): Adam Strange; Alanna; Avanar Bar (first appearance, villain)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #221 published November 1969
as The Duel of the Two Adam Stranges! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAll Star Adventure Comic #62 published April 1970
as The Duel of the Two Adam Stranges [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #1 published April 2004
as The Duel of the Two Adam Stranges [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as The Duel of the Two Adam Stranges! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
Feature(s): Our Amazing Universe!
First Line: Ancient star-gazers fancied that a constellation...
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagJustice League of America #77 published December 1969
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Readers' Choice!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promo ad for The Brave and the Bold #29, now on sale, and Showcase #26 on sale March 29, 1960.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
Feature(s): Planets of Wonder!
First Line: The Rings of Saturn are inclined 27 degrees...
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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"Terra" of the Spaceways!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Jorg Randall; Morna Dru; Pete (Uranian Mon-Cat); Grusom; Smiley
Synopsis: Jorg Randall is a repairman of the Terra, a common space vehicle. When the daughter of the maker of the vehicles crashes on a planet, Jorg is there to rescue her.
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In Content Item: FlagFrom beyond the Unknown #11 published June 1971
as "Terra" of the Spaceways! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Jacobus C. Kapteyn

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Giants of the Telescope
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In Content Item: FlagHomem no Espaço #4 published June 1961
as Jacobus C. Kaptyen [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
Feature(s): Wonders of Space
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters to the science editor.
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Glory Ride to Pluto!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #226 published September 1970
as Glory Ride to Pluto! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Biography of the Earth

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Joe Weider
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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