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Issue: Mystery in Space #9
Publication Date: August 1952
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Issues: #9 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: 06/25/1952
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 20 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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Genres: science fiction
First Line: There's no escape! We're victims of the diamond death!
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Pages: 1
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Superman Says: "It's Smart to Check-- and Doublecheck!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: opinion, superhero
First Line: Hmm... that youngster on the bike seems unsure of himself.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The inside front cover PSA is produced in sequential-arts comics format.
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The Seven Wonders of Space!

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Genres: science fiction
First Line: What are the seven most marvelous objects of our solar system?
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Pages: 8
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Top Speed Stops Spy

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Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Another Jim Wise "P-F" Adventure Story; "P-F" Canvas Shoes
First Line: Stop him! He stole the secret blueprints!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: ad for PF Flyers
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Message to the Moon!

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Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
First Line: A radio message beamed at the moon from this planet has for the first time "bounced back" in intelligible form to the Earth!..
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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The Perfect Planet!

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Genres: science fiction
First Line: Welcome home, Bill!
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Pages: 5.67
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First Line: Now for the $50,000 question.
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Advertisement features two cartoon panels.
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Message to Parents

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: What to do if polio comes your way
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Genres: sports
Feature(s): Necco
First Line: Look! All you baseball fans...
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Rocket Take Off...

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Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
First Line: At first consideration, it would seem obvious that the most advantageous rocket take-off from Earth must be straight-up...
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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The Meteor of Revenge!

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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Martin Lane; John Lawrence
First Line: In minutes, the meteor will crush America like a tractor would an ant-hill!
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Pages: 3.67
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Editorial Advisory Board

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.33
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Genres: childrens
Character(s): Pud; Pep; Sis
First Line: Today we're going to have a contest!
Synopsis: Bubble gum ad.
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Pages: 0.5
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Odd Facts About Meteors

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: informational, non-fiction, science and technology
First Line: Although meteors have fallen on buildings, there is no proved case of a person being killed or injured by one.
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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How to Measure the Diameter of the Sun

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Genres: informational, non-fiction
First Line: On a sunny day, pull down the window shade in your room and make a good-sized pinhole through it at such a height that a ray of sunlight will strike a chair placed near the window...
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In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #88 published January 1958
as How to Measure the Diameter of the Sun [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Uranus?

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): What Do You Know About
First Line: Below are 10 astronomical "facts" about the planet Uranus.
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Two pages of trivia quiz questions about Uranus.
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The Martian Horse!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Dan Harber; Zahoo
First Line: Why, that's a horse down there!
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In Content Item: FlagDC Special #13 published July 1971
as The Martian Horse! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagAll Star Adventure Comic #74 published April 1972
as The Martian Horse! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 5.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Feature(s): The Adventures of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
First Line: Now! The craziest comics in America
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Pages: 0.33
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Two More Thrilling Magazines for Mystery Fans!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, horror, occult
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Phantom Stranger
Synopsis: House ad for Phantom Stranger #1 and House of Mystery #5.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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The Secret of Treasure Cave

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Feature(s): Wilson Chem. Co.
Character(s): Spike; Gray Shadow; Mrs. Jones
First Line: Last week he took a new air rifle in that cave.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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