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Issue: Mystery in Space #64
Publication Date: December 1960
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Issues: #64 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: 10/20/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 15 (4 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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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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The Radioactive Menace!

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 #64]; The Radioactive Menace! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as Mystery in Space #64 [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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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 front cover.
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The Radioactive Menace!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Character(s): Adam Strange; Alanna; Carlon Zan (first appearance, villain)
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #225 published July 1970
as The Radioactive Peril! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #1 published April 2004
as The Radioactive Menace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as The Radioactive Menace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Samuel A. Mitchell

Story  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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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman Annual
First Line: The Next Giant Superman Annual...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Superman Annual #2 (On Sale Date: November 10th, 1960), an "All-Menace Issue". Includes a coupon for readers to reserve a copy from their dealer, with the proviso that "All reservations void if not claimed within 30 days."
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The Day the Earth "Dyed"!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Dave Prentice; Don Prentice; Gramps
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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For the Very Best in Comics Reading!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
Feature(s): Strange Adventures
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for Flash #117 (December 1960) advertised as "Now On Sale"; and Strange Adventures #123 (December 1960) advertised as "On Sale Oct. 25".
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): Wonders of Space
First Line: Dear Science Editor: I weigh exactly 100 pounds.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Science questions and answers, with one related illustration.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
First Line: One of the first maps of our Milky Way galaxy...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Four panels with scientific facts about space.
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Children of Tomorrow!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, opinion
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: PSA celebrating United Nations Day, October 24th.
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The Luckiest Man in the Solar System!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Sid Greene's usual depiction of Julius Schwartz as a character occurs in page 2 panel 2 (Charity Bazaar emcee).
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Journey into a Fantastic New World Beneath the Earth!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): The Brave and the Bold
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Brave and the Bold #31 (August-September 1960) featuring Cave Carson Adventures Inside Earth. Advertised as "Now On Sale!"
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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): Task Force
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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): The National Sports Council
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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