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Issue: Mystery in Space #54
Publication Date: September 1959
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Issues: #54 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: 07/16/1959
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
Format Notes:  
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The Invaders from the Underground World!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Gil Kane
Inker(s): Frank Giacoia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Feature(s): Adam Strange
Character(s): Adam Strange
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In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #1 published April 2004
as [Cover - Mystery in Space #54]; The Invaders from the Underground World! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as Mystery in Space #54 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Invaders of the Underground World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Feature(s): Adam Strange
Character(s): Adam Strange; Alanna; Xaltan Tor (first appearance)
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In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #1 published April 2004
as Invaders of the Underground World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as Invaders of the Underground World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy-- Depending on You!

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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This PSA ran in several DC Comics covered dated September 1959.
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Frontier Cabin
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Pages: 0.5
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Hi-Power Binoculars
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Pages: 0.5
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Amazing Ark of Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Sid Greene
Inker(s): Sid Greene
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
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Pages: 0.33
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
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Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sling-a-Shot
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Pages: 0.5
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Giuseppe Piazzi

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Giants of the Telescope
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In Content Item: FlagAll Star Adventure Comic #96 published December 1975
as Giuseppe Piazzi [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science and technology
Feature(s): Wonders of Space
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters to the Science Editor, with masthead illustration.
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Riddle of the Counterfeit Earthmen!

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
Character(s): Hal Burton; Gil Hardy; Ku-Li-Ix; Zo-Ik-Ux; Ij-Ko-Un; Zu-Ok-Qu
Synopsis: Two astronauts reach Titan for the first time only the aliens that live there do not believe they are actually from Earth.
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In Content Item: FlagFrom beyond the Unknown #8 published December 1970
as Riddle of the Counterfeit Earthmen! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagFive-Score Plus Comic Monthly #21 published ?
as Riddle of the Counterfeit Earthman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 7.67
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pop
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Pages: 0.33
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Pages: 1
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Flying Jet
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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