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When Earth Turned Into a Comet

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Genres: science fiction

Reprinting

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Pages: 1

Job Number: S-326

Notes: Julius Schwartz's editorial records have Gil Kane listed as penciler, however Kane drew an earlier version which was revised by Neal Adams, as seen here:

http://mydelineatedlife.blogspot.com/2012/01/stories-to-stagger-imagination.html

Schwartz's records provided by DC Comics.

New cover for an issue of reprints.

When Earth Turned Into a Comet!

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Genres: science fiction

Character(s): Col. Alan Parker; Captain Tom Edwards; two other Earth astronauts; Mogullians (aliens)

First Line: It is with particular pride that we present this story! Originally published in 1963 -- more than six years before Earthmen landed on the Moon --- it may be closer to reality now than it was speculative then!

Synopsis: Astronauts on the moon see several strange mirages, then encounter aliens who plan to destroy the Earth.

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Strange Adventures #150 published March 1963
was When Earth Turned Into a Comet! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 8.67

Job Number: S-334

Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

The opening caption was clearly added or rewritten in view of the first landing of man in the Moon about six months earlier.

Prisoner of the Electric Eye!

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Genres: science fiction

Character(s): Kly Toler; intelligence captain; Jedro

First Line: Four open doors stared the prisoner in the face -- yet he couldn't escape from his cell!

Synopsis: Master escape artist Kly Toler is sent by the Solar Intelligence Service to infiltrate a sporting club on Saturn, from which a plot is believed to originate that will set Saturn and Earth to warring against one another. On Saturn, Toler must bring all his escaping expertise to bear when he is imprisoned in a cell with four open and unguarded doors - yet is inescapable.

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Mystery in Space #53 published August 1959
was Prisoner of the Electric Eye! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Miscellaneous

Pages: 5.67

Job Number: S-335

Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Possible error in story: On Page 2, Panel 3, Kly Toler is told by his superiors: "We suspect the Sport Club of Saturn is plotting to embroil Earth and Saturn in a war!" On Page 4, Panel 2, Kly Toler confronts the man behind the plot: "You -- a member of this military clique, Jedro -- out to trick Earth and *Pluto* into war!"

Throughout the story all references to the planet to be set against Earth are to "Saturn" - with the one above-cited reference to "Pluto". Possible error?

Haunted House Parties

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Genres: fantasy, horror

Feature(s): DC Comics; House of Mystery; House of Secrets

Character(s): Cain; Abel; party-going monsters; party-going children

First Line: Cain --! You've hurt me to the quick... not inviting me to your party at the House of Mystery!

Synopsis: Cain throws a "House (of Mystery) party" without inviting House of Secrets host Abel. Both plug each other's magazines.

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Pages: 0.33

Notes: DC Comics house ad for House of Mystery and House of Secrets. Illustration looks to be original art for this ad. No cover reproductions. Lower third of page.

A Frankenstein-like monster party guest delivers the following line: "Uh -- There's always somethin' goin' on at the House of Mystery and the House of Secrets... an' we don't miss any of the action! To which a shrouded figure adds: "Do you? Hee Hee Hee Hee!"

The Space Hermit

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Genres: science fiction

Character(s): alien; Dr. Kennedy

First Line: Will the first visitors from another world come to Earth in peace -- or to wage war?

Synopsis: The World Series is disrupted by the uncontrolled landing of an alien sealed within an impenetrable and inescapable transparent bubble. Who is he, and why is he here? Astrophysicist Dr. Kennedy is determined to find out.

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Strange Adventures #34 published July 1953
was The Space Hermit [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Miscellaneous

Pages: 4

Job Number: S-336

Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

One of the teams participating in the World Series would appear to be the Detroit Tigers, given the uniquely stylized letter "D" on their uniforms. However, the stadium as drawn appears to be New York's Yankee Stadium, with its well-known facade atop the upper deck, the shape of the playing field. and even some familiar-looking Bronx, NY buildings beyond the centerfield walls. But, both being in the American League of Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers could not face each other in the World Series, which fields the champions of the American and National Leagues.

A caption at the bottom of the final page appears to have been added as a transition from this story to the next story in this issue, "Escape from Earth!". As these two reprinted stories originally appeared in entirely separate titles and issues, an editorial addition must be assumed.

Escape from Earth!

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Genres: science fiction

Character(s): Jon Dwight; Sue Dwight; Vestos (investigative automations); Clark Demming; Dor Demming;

First Line: Jon -- You're flying us straight toward the sun!

Synopsis: Two young scientists, Jon and Sue Dwight, flee 30th Century Earth, where receiving the "gift" of immortality has become compulsory.

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Mystery in Space #61 published August 1960
was Escape from Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 7.67

Job Number: S-337

Notes: This story has nothing to do with the previous story, "The Space Hermit", save the (apparently) added closing caption's attempt to tie them together - see Notes above.

It's Your Turn to Push, Doll-Boy!

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): DC Comics; Sugar and Spike

Character(s): Sugar Plumm; Spike Wilson

First Line: Here's the funniest one yet!

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Pages: 0.33

Notes: DC Comics house ad for Sugar and Spike. Reproduces the cover illustration for Sugar and Spike (DC, 1956 series) #88 (February-March 1970). "On sale December 9th [1969]" Lower third of page.

Messages from Beyond

Letters Page on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset

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Pages: 1

Job Number: S-341

Notes: Reader comments on the first issue of From Beyond the Unknown, including a letter from future comics writer Martin Pasko.