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Issue: Mystery in Space #42
Publication Date: February 1958
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Issues: #42 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 Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/10/1957
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Julius Schwartz (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from 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:  
Disclose Reprinted In4
Disclose Reprinted From1
reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets2
Indicia
 
 
Statement of Ownership
 
 
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Secret of the Skyscraper-Spaceship!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #5 published January 1959
as Secret of the Skyscraper-Spaceship! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Secret of the Skyscraper Spaceship!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ed Herron
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Hundred Comic Monthly #30 published March 1959
as Secret of the Skyscraper Spaceship [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6.67
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[untitled]

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Flushing Remonstrance

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bob Brown
Inker(s): Bob Brown
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Mail Rider to the Stars!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): John Broome
Penciller(s): Sid Greene
Inker(s): John Giunta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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You've Got a Comet by the Tail

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Mystery in Space; Strange Adventures
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Mystery in Space (DC, 1951 series) #42 and Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #89, with cover repros.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Mysteries in Space!
First Line: Within a year it is expected that American...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Follow the Space-Leader

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Space Cabbie
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMysteries in Space: The Best of DC Science Fiction Comics #[nn] published October 1980
as Follow the Space-Leader [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Zenith Company
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Our Strange Universe!
First Line: The diameter of the star Betelgeuse...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Double Stars!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Wonders of Space
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Dual-Identity World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Sid Greene
Inker(s): Joe Giella
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuper Adventure Comic #98 [1'- Cover Price] published August 1958
as The Dual-Identity World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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Dr. Robert G. Aitken

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Giants of the Telescope
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #21 published June 1952
was Dr. Robert G. Aiken [Story on Interior Page(s)]recolored
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Scientific Word Origins...
First Line: Before the regular movement of planets...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): 100 Toy Soldiers
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Magic Magnifier Helps Betty & Jim Solve Big "Jewel Mystery!"

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ray Thompson [as R. T.] (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Thompson [as R. T.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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