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Issue: Mystery in Space #88
Publication Date: December 1963
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Issues: #88 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 Periodical Publications Inc.
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)
Editor(s):  
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
Format Notes:  
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The Robot-Wraith of Rann!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Character(s): Adam Strange; Thanas Pral; Hawkman [Carter Hall; Katar Hol] (inset)
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In Content Item: FlagThe Hawkman Archives #1 published November 2000
as Mystery in Space #88 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Hawkman #1 published May 2007
as Mystery in Space #88 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: 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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Pages: 1
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Treasure Chest of Fun

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Robot Wraith of Rann!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Character(s): Adam Strange; Alanna; Sardath; Thanas Pral (villain)
Synopsis: 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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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly #18 published January 1966
as The Robot World of Rann [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuper Adventure Album #4 published January 1976
as The Robot Wraith of Rann [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Super Stars #6 published August 1976
as The Robot-Wraith of Rann! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #3 published June 2008
as The Robot Wraith of Rann! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.33
Disclose Notes: Story is 2 parts of 5.67 and 6.67 pages.
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
First Line: For the very best...
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: 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.
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The Untold Stories of Superman!

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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: 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.
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Batman and Robin's Most Thrilling Mystery Cases!

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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: 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.
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Your Free Trip Around the World!

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Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Synopsis: 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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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 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.
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Now -- Together -- In One Great Magazine!

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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for The Brave and the Bold, (DC, 1955 series) #51, the second issue featuring superhero team-ups.
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[untitled]

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various (illustrations)
Inker(s): various (illustrations)
Colorist(s): ? (illustrations)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
First Line: Get these favorite, exciting and entertaining comics magazines...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription offer for selected non-superhero DC comics: two-year subscription for ten cents per issue.
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ? (logo illustration)
Inker(s): ? (logo illustration)
Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Fred Romanek, Andy Wickstrom, Joe Finley, Clifford Blevins, and Dick Reich.
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Topsy-Turvy Day in Midway City!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Hall]; Mavis Trent; Commissioner George Emmett
Synopsis: 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.
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In Content Item: FlagThe Hawkman Archives #1 published November 2000
as Topsy-Turvy Day in Midway City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Hawkman #1 published May 2007
as Topsy-Turvy Day in Midway City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, superhero
First Line: For the very best...
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #24 and Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #159.
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Karl Schwarzchild

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Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: military
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Helen of Toy.
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Sold by Helen of Toy.
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Spaceman Strength and Endurance

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Penciller(s): ? (photographs)
Inker(s): ? (photographs)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Fly-Over Chicane

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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