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Issue: Mystery in Space #1
Publication Date: April 1951
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Issues: #1 of 117 Issues (130 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/19/1951
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 21 (7 stories, 1 cover)
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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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Nine Worlds to Conquer!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Lyle; Ora
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Feature(s): Tomahawk
First Line: Millions of readers know...
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Pages: 1
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Nine Worlds to Conquer!

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Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Character(s): Knights of the Galaxy (introduction); Lyle (introduction); Prof Vorko; Knight Commander Artho; Commando Thom; Korvo; Ora
First Line: From planet Earth to the giant star Arcturus, roves a legendary band - - The Galaxy Knights!
Synopsis: In the 30th century, Lyle is the newest recruit to the band of interplanetary commandos who maintain peace throughout the galaxy.
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Pages: 10
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Character(s): Straight Arrow
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Genres: childrens
First Line: Let's go in and hear our fortunes!
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Pages: 0.5
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Editorial Advisory Board

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Letterer(s): typeset
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The Mind Robbers

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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Frank Struthers; Mr. Cummings; Alice Struthers; Dr. Edgar Ferris; Antra-A
First Line: You've stolen my name...
Synopsis: Frank Struthers finds his life has been usurped by another man. Spying a piece in a newspaper, the photo shows a scientist who could be his brother. He pays him a visit and replaces the scientist, in order to uncover the mystery, only to find that it is an alien plot designed to rule over the Earth.
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If The Sun Went Out!

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Genres: science fiction
Synopsis: Speculation on mankind's fate is presented.
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From Content Item: FlagReal Fact Comics #6 published January 1947
was If the Sun Went Out! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Genres: humorous, science fiction
First Line: -And now students, we shall discuss...
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Spores from Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Doctor Brady; Jim Huston; Nan; Professor Edwards
First Line: What were the glowing spheres that rained down on Earth...
Synopsis: Spores from outer space present a deadly challenge to humanity.
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In Content Item: FlagMysteries in Space: The Best of DC Science Fiction Comics #[nn] published April 1980
as Spores from Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Masterworks Series of Great Comic Book Artists #2 published July 1983
as Spores from Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagPulp Fiction Library: Mystery in Space #[nn] published November 1999
as Spores from Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Captain Tootsie in the North Woods

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Genres: superhero
Synopsis: Captain Tootsie and the gang dig a trap in the woods to capture a bear.
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Superman Says: "Human Rights for All!"

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Genres: opinion, superhero
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Comets?

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): What Do You Know About
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Orion, the Belted Giant!

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Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): Stars and Their Legends
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Letterer(s): typeset
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The Men Who Lived Forever

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: science fiction
First Line: They're glowing - - red hot!
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Pages: 10
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Feature(s): Strange Adventures
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