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Issue: Mystery in Space #88
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
On Sale Date: 10/22/1963
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (3 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in The Atom #10 and copyright registration.
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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
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The Robot-Wraith of Rann!

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adventure, science fiction
Adam Strange; Thanas Pral; Hawkman [Carter Hall; Katar Hol] (inset)
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FlagThe Hawkman Archives #1 published November 2000
as Mystery in Space #88 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagShowcase Presents: Hawkman #1 published May 2007
as Mystery in Space #88 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #3 published June 2008
as [Cover - Mystery in Space #88]; The Robot-Wraith of Rann! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Treasure Chest of Fun

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Inside front cover.
The Robot Wraith of Rann!

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Subject Matter
adventure, science fiction
Adam Strange; Alanna; Sardath; Thanas Pral (villain)
Thanas Pral escapes prison as a wraith, but decides he wants to make up for his past deeds. However, when he tries to possess a metallic case and turn it into a robot, the robot turns him evil and he tries to destroy Rann.
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FlagSuperman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #18 published January 1966
as The Robot World of Rann [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuper Adventure Album #4 published January 1976
as The Robot Wraith of Rann [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagDC Super Stars #6 published August 1976
as The Robot-Wraith of Rann! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #3 published June 2008
as The Robot Wraith of Rann! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Story is 2 parts of 5.67 and 6.67 pages.
[untitled]

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superhero
For the very best...
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House ad for The Atom (DC, 1962 series) #10 and The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #141.
At the bottom of page 6 of the previous story sequence.
The Untold Stories of Superman!

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superhero
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House ad for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #8, on sale November 21.
On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
Batman and Robin's Most Thrilling Mystery Cases!

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House ad for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #6, on sale November 14.
On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
Your Free Trip Around the World!

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Subject Matter
opinion
An old sea captain shows some kids how they too can learn more about foreign countries by visiting the local library.
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1
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Later appears in DC comics cover-dated June 1966.
On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
Now -- Together -- In One Great Magazine!

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superhero
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House ad for The Brave and the Bold, (DC, 1955 series) #51, the second issue featuring superhero team-ups.
[untitled]

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various (illustrations)
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adventure, science fiction
Get these favorite, exciting and entertaining comics magazines...
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Subscription offer for selected non-superhero DC comics: two-year subscription for ten cents per issue.
[untitled]

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Letters from Fred Romanek, Andy Wickstrom, Joe Finley, Clifford Blevins, and Dick Reich.
Topsy-Turvy Day in Midway City!

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Subject Matter
superhero
Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Hall]; Mavis Trent; Commissioner George Emmett
A gang of criminals with scientific knowledge suspend the laws of physics in Midway City to distract from a planned robbery. Meanwhile, Mavis Trent stumbles upon Hawkgirl's costume and dons it, accompanying Hawkman on a mission despite her inexperience at flying.
Reprinting
FlagThe Hawkman Archives #1 published November 2000
as Topsy-Turvy Day in Midway City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagShowcase Presents: Hawkman #1 published May 2007
as Topsy-Turvy Day in Midway City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
11.67
[untitled]

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science fiction, superhero
For the very best...
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0.33
House ad for Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #24 and Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #159.
Karl Schwarzchild

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informational, non-fiction, science and technology
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[untitled]

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[untitled]

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0.5
[untitled]

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Subject Matter
military
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0.5
Sold by Helen of Toy.
[untitled]

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Sold by Helen of Toy.
Spaceman Strength and Endurance

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Inside back cover.
Fly-Over Chicane

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science and technology
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Back cover.

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