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Issue: Mysteries in Space: The Best of DC Science Fiction Comics #[nn]
Publication Date: April 1980
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagSimon and Schuster
Brand: A Fireside Book
Indicia Publisher: Simon and Schuster
On Sale Date: 04/01/1980
Volume:
Pages: 252
ISBN: 0671247751
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $7.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 35 (24 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: A hardcover edition was also published.

On sale date is Library of Congress copyright record publication date. Registration number TX498574.
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color cover and interior
Dimensions: 17.5cm x 24.5cm
Paper Stock: Glossy cardstock cover; White matte interior
Binding: Perfect Bound
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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reprinted 31 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

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Genres: science fiction, superhero
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ? (repros of various covers)
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Tales of the Unexpected No. 84 Aug-Sept 1964

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #84 published August 1964
was Missing: One Alien! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to Aliens Visit Earth Today.
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Spores from Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #1 published April 1951
was Spores from Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Do Not Open Till Doomsday!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #36 published September 1953
was Do Not Open Till Doomsday! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics (April 2007).
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The Unknown Spaceman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #11 published December 1952
was The Unknown Spaceman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Missing: One Alien

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #84 published August 1964
was Missing: One Alien [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
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From Beyond the Unknown No. 17 Jun-Jul 1972

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagFrom beyond the Unknown #17 published June 1972
was The Impossible World Named Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to Life in Space Today.
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The Aliens Who Raided New York!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #134 published November 1961
was The Aliens Who Raided New York! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
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House of Mystery No. 151 June 1965

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #151 published June 1965
was Doom from Two Worlds! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to Contemporary Space Heroes.
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The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #225 published November 1955
was The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Script disputed by some. Samachson is current DC credit, as seen in Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter (DC, 2007 series) #1.
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The Guardians of the Clockwork Universe!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #22 published July 1952
was The Guardians of the Clockwork Universe! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Brave and the Bold No. 47 Apr-May 1963

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, sports
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #47 published April 1963
was The Phantom Prizefighter! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to Future Life on Earth.
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Escape from Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #61 published August 1960
was Escape from Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics (April 2007).
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It's a Woman's World

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #8 published June 1952
was It's a Woman's World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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Saga of the Secret Sportsmen!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction, sports
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #47 published April 1963
was Saga of the Secret Sportsmen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
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The Last Television Broadcast on Earth!

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #28 published October 1955
was The Last Television Broadcast on Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Revolt of the Spaceships!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Barney Gordon; Howard Parker; Tommy Parker
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #112 published January 1960
was Revolt of the Spaceships! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Mystery in Space No. 35 Dec-Jan 1956-57

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #35 published December 1956
was The Counterfeit Planet! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to Future Life in Space.
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The Sky-High Man!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #49 published February 1959
was The Sky-High Man! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
Disclose Notes: Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics (April 2007).
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The Counterfeit Earth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #35 published December 1956
was The Counterfeit Earth! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Mad Planet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #19 published April 1954
was The Mad Planet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Tales of the Unexpected No. 78 Aug-Sep 1963

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #78 published August 1963
was The Army of Enemy Space Rangers! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to Space Heroes of the Future.
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Follow the Space-Leader

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #42 published February 1958
was Follow the Space-Leader [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Case of the Vanishing Robots

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: mystery, science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #125 published February 1961
was The Case of the Vanishing Robots [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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Columbus of Space

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Synopsis: In a fictional "forecast", the first astronaut travels to Mars and back.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagReal Fact Comics #6 published January 1947
was Columbus of Space [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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The Super Planeteers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Professor Starr; Dr. Ultra (villain);
The Super Planeteers (22nd century, first appearance)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #205 published June 1955
was The Super Planeteers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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The Rise of the Atomic Knights!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #117 published June 1960
was The Rise of the Atomic Knights! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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Where Is the Paradise of Space?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #74 published March 1962
was Where Is the Paradise of Space? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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The Great Plutonium Plot

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagShowcase #15 published July 1958
was The Great Plutonium Plot [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Mystery in Space No. 75 May 1962

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #75 published May 1962
was The Planet That Came to a Standstill! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Introduction to DC's Greatest Space Hero.
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Secret of the Eternal City!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagShowcase #17 published November 1958
was Secret of the Eternal City! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 14.33
Disclose Notes: See notes at original printing for the creative credits listed.
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The Planet That Came to a Standstill

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #75 published May 1962
was The Planet That Came to a Standstill! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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DC Science-Fiction Comic Book Bibliography

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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DC Science-Fiction Series Checklist

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2

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