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Issue: Mystery in Space #69
Publication Date: August 1961
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Issues: #69 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: 06/06/1961
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (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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Menace of the Aqua-Ray Weapon!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
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 #2 published January 2006
as [Cover - Mystery in Space #69]; Menace of the Aqua-Ray Weapon! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #2 published January 2006
as Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as Mystery in Space #69 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Pencil and ink credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Norton Products
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Menace of the Aqua-Ray Weapon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, science fiction
Feature(s): Adam Strange
Character(s): Adam Strange; Alanna; Chunky (dog); the Kirri (first appearance; villains); Strogir Tri (first appearance; villain)
Synopsis: The Kirri, an ancient race from Rann, is found to be alive, and they have an aqua-ray that turns the Rannians into water.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #229 published March 1971
as Menace of the Aqua-Ray Weapon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Adam Strange Archives #2 published January 2006
as Menace of the Aqua-Ray Weapon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 published October 2007
as Menace of the Aqua-Ray Weapon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
Disclose Notes: Pencil and ink credits, and page count confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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It's Fun to Serve!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Jack Schiff
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
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Pages: 1
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See the Many Fantastic Feats of Superman!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan; Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker(s): Stan Kaye; George Klein; Kurt Schaffenberger
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: House ad for Superman Annual #3.
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Pages: 0.5
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At Last! The Giant Comic Book You've Dreamed About Is Here!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang; Jack Kirby; Carmine Infantino; Ross Andru; Joe Certa; Gil Kane; Lee Elias
Inker(s): Stan Kaye; Jack Kirby; Bernard Sachs; Mike Esposito; Joe Certa; Joe Kubert; Joe Giella; Lee Elias
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Secret Origins
Character(s): Superman; Batman; Robin; Challengers of the Unknown; Ace; Rocky; Prof; Red; Adam Strange; Wonder Woman; J'onn J'onzz; Flash; Green Lantern; Green Arrow; Speedy
Synopsis: House ad for Secret Origins #1.
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Pages: 0.5
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Duel of the Star Gladiators!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Mike Sekowsky
Inker(s): Bernard Sachs
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Disclose Notes: Pencil and ink credits, and page count confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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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 Fudge
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Pages: 0.33
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Joseph Louis Lagrange

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Penciller(s): Morris Waldinger
Inker(s): Tommy Nicolosi
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Giants of the Telescope
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Pages: 1
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The Inside Stories of Batman and Robin's Top Secrets

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang; Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin
Synopsis: House ad for Batman Annual #1.
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Pages: 0.5
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Julius Schwartz
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Wonders of Space
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Robert Golub, Lee Carskadon, Steiner Aadland, Mike Nolan, and Daniel Erwine.
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What Happened on Sirius-4?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox
Penciller(s): Sid Greene
Inker(s): Sid Greene
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Star Rovers
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagStrange Adventures #233 published November 1971
as What Happened on Sirius-4? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagPulp Fiction Library: Mystery in Space #[nn] published November 1999
as What Happened on Sirius-4? [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Disclose Notes: Pencil and ink credits, and page count confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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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): Tootsie Roll Ice Cream Bar
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Pages: 0.33
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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: 1
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Revolutionary War Soldiers
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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): Junior Sales Club of America
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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): Daisy Manufacturing Company
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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