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Issue: Mystery in Space #50
Publication Date: March 1959
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Issues: #50 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: 01/15/1959
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
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
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The Runaway Space-Train!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
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In Content Item: FlagMystery in Space #10 published January 1960
as The Runaway Space-Train! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
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The Runaway Space-Train!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Bobby; Nell (Bobby's mother); Bobby's father; Mrs Alson (old lady passenger); Vectus (friendly alien)
First Line: Our train is going to land on this planet--outside our solar system!
Synopsis: A group of humans on a train are transported across the universe to Almoran. At the same time a group of Almoran aliens are sent to Earth disguised as Earthlings. The humans and Almorans are flashed by a ray from an enemy spaceship causing the Almorans to fall asleep. The humans pretend to be asleep and then defeat the attackers. The Almorans reward the Earth people by allowing them to keep their memories of the adventure but place a mental block on them to prevent them from talking about it.
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In Content Item: FlagFrom beyond the Unknown #6 published August 1970
as The Runaway Space-Train! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9.67
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
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Pages: 0.33
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): 150 Civil War Soldiers
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The Family Favorite!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
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Pages: 1
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Earth...Condemned World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): John Giunta
Inker(s): John Giunta
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Daryl Halbert
First Line: Why that Earth-city shows no color on your television screen! It receives only in black and white!
Synopsis: Daryl Halbert records the albedo (reflectivity) of planets. He receives a message to return to Earth quickly. His spaceship is damaged on his way back and he is rescued by aliens. He is told that they are on their way to Earth to destroy it! Earth's albedo is falling and when it reaches zero it will break free from the Sun and become an undetectable space menace. Halbert asks for time to find a cure and is given 7 hours. He discovers that Earth has a covering of glassy space dust. A test bomb clears a small hole and proves that the Earth, and other planets in the future, can be saved.
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In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #227 published November 1970
as Earth... Condemned World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pop
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Genres: informational
Feature(s): Giants of the Telescope
First Line: Giovanni Donati (1826 - 1873)
Synopsis: One page potted biography of the Italian born astronomer Giovanni Donati, one of the foremost comet-hunters.
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Writer(s): Julius Schwartz (Science Editor) ?
Penciller(s): ? (header illustration)
Inker(s): ? (header illustration)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
Feature(s): Wonders of Space
First Line: Dear Science Editor, I'm puzzled why interplanetary space should...
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Disclose Notes: Letters asking scientific questions and responses.
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Riddle of Asteroid 8794!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Frank Giacoia
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Bruce Carlton; Gloria (Bruce's girlfriend); Clark Hale (space-disc-jockey); Cyrus Crane; "Orion" Batson (interplanetary outlaw)
First Line: Out among the nine solar system planets, in the 22nd century, goes the interplanetary broadcast of the space-disc-jockey, playing requests...
Synopsis: Bruce Carlton has arranged for Clark Hale to play a song for Gloria on the radio. Hale plays a song that insults Gloria. Carlton goes to Hale's studio but it is empty. Carlton deduces that the catalog number for the record relates to an asteroid. There he finds Hale trapped in a crater. Hale tells him that Cyrus Crane loved his music and left him treasure buried on the asteroid. "Orion" Batson overheard everything except where the burial spot was and took him to the asteroid. Carlton and Hale burrow underneath and take the treasure before Batson can. Later Hale plays a proper song for Gloria.
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In Content Item: FlagFrom beyond the Unknown #9 published February 1971
as Riddle of Asteroid 8794! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Fudge
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Feature(s): Colorfoto
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Feature(s): Army Grenade
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Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Feature(s): Junior Sales Club of America
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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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