XOW Logo
  • Location
    • Home
    • Issue Detail, List Content Items
in for
   
by
Facebook Logo
Report a Bug Ask for Support Review Site Apply to be an Editor
Issue: Mystic #43
Publication Date: January 1956
Previous Base Issue Previous Issue Variant Next Issue Variant Next Base Issue
 
Disclose Detail
Issues: #43 of 61 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Atlas [black & white]View Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: Classic Syndicate Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes:  
  Does this data need corrections? Become an editor.
Disclose Format
Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U. S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In6
Disclose Reprinted From0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets0
 
spacer
Disclose Content Items (19 total)
Disclose Issue Images
The Private World of Edgemont Peters!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, science fiction
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Judy and Jim Defy Savage Gorilla!

Advertisement (Comic Format)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (prizes)
Inker(s): ? (prizes)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Judy; Jim
First Line: Help! The gorilla is loose!
Synopsis: Judy and Jim force an escaped gorilla back into its cage with the help of prizes won from selling Cloverine Brand Salve.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Comics form ad from Wilson Chemical Co. of Tyrone, Pennsylvania offering prizes to sellers of their Cloverine Brand Salve.
Disclose
The Private World

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Edgemont Peters; Kitty Cullan
Synopsis: A sight impairment which causes Edgemont to see the world upside-down proves problematical when he meets the girl of his dreams.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagUncanny Tales #111 published January 1975
as The Private World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagUncanny Tales #137 published January 1979
as The Private World [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: H-117
Disclose
Gain Weight Stop Being Skinny

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photos)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photos)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Now at last - quickly - easily put on firm, attractive pounds…
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send $2.98 for a "generous supply" of weight-gain tablets from More-Wate Co. of Newark, New Jersey.
Disclose
It Happened at Night

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Old man / Tor; Pete (diner owner); Janie (waitress); Elena; Wazta the Wise; Kra (villain)
Synopsis: An old man dreams of an alternate world where he is the hero Tor, saving his love Elena from evildoers.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: H-222
Disclose
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Pimples dry up in 3 days or your money back!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send $2.98 for Clear-X "medicated soap" for clear skin from Clear-X Products of New York City, New York.
Disclose
The Man Who Watched

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Tyssus; The Supreme; Yla; Bill Collins; Frances Collins; Buddy Collins
Synopsis: Traveling to Earth from Uranus, chauvinist Tyssus gets pointers from an Earth couple about simple things like love and joy, qualities missing in the typical Uranian marriage.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: H-149
Disclose
New Heavy Plastic Giant Circus Tent Play House

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Bring all the thrill of the big top to your kiddies.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send $1.00 for plastic "giant" circus tent play house from Giant Big Top Co. of New York City, New York.
Disclose
Secret Mission

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: espionage
Character(s): Ezra Bolton; Prof. Carmichael; Prof. Greever
Synopsis: A bookkeeper dreams that he is a government agent hunting a mad scientist with a destructive sound device.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWorld of Mystery #5 published February 1957
as The Sound of Trouble [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]as "The Sound of Trouble"
In Content Item: FlagJourney into Mystery #79 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1962
as Secret Mission [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales to Astonish #42 [unnamed variant] published April 1963
as Secret Mission [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagTales of Suspense #54 [unnamed variant] published June 1964
as Secret Mission [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.67
Job Number: H-487
Disclose
Jukebox!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy
Character(s): Ray, June, Jack, Pete
Synopsis: Four stranded musicians waste getting untold riches from a magical jukebox.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: H-257
Disclose
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Reducing specialist says: Lose weight where it shows most
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Send $2.98 for a "Spot Reducer" from Body Massagers of Newark, New Jersey.
Disclose
Zebra-Snake Design Reversible Auto Seat Covers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Waterproof.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Send $2.98 for either Zebra-Snake or Leopard-Cowhide auto seat covers from Mardo Sales Corporation of New York City, New York.
Disclose
Daisy Gunbook Ready!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: You'll enjoy seeing the historic rifles…
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Send 25¢ for 128 page Daisy pocket-size Gunbook including a free arrowhead charm. Also send 10¢ for Junior Air Rifle Club Brochure.
At bottom of second page of text story.
Disclose
Stamps Shop by Mail

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Free - Famous American Set
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Page full of classified ads for various products.
Disclose
In the Dark

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Ben Darrow
Synopsis: Construction sandhog Ben Darrow steals money from his employers and hides it in his lunchbox which he brings with him into the tunnel for his last day of work. He has not planned on the tunnel suffering a cave-in on that same day.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: H-503
Disclose
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photos)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photos)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Identify even the strangest stamps - at a glance!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free Philatelic World Map and Guide and a packet of 30 foreign stamps from Littleton Stamp Co. of Littleton, New Hampshire.
Disclose
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Ken Grimm (photo); Jim Norman (photo); Jobie Jackson (photo)
First Line: In 10 minutes of fun a day I changed myself…
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free Jowett's Photo Book of Strong Men, a muscle meter, and five He-Man Building Courses from Jowett Institute of Physical Training of New York City, New York.
Disclose
I Will Train You at Home in Spare Time to Be a Radio-Television Techincian

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): J.E. Smith (photo); Elmer Frewaldt (photo); Frank Borer (photo); Joe Travers (photo); Bill Delzell (photo)
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send for free sample lesson and 64-page book from National Radio Institute of Washington, DC.
Inside back cover.
Disclose
Here's the Easy Step-by-Step Way to Fix Any Car in a Jiffy!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?; ? (photos)
Inker(s): ?; ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Editor(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Send $6.95 for Motor's new Auto Repair Manual or $8.00 for the new Truck and Tractor Repair Manual from Motor Book Dept. of New York City, New York.
Back cover.

Site designed and hosted by XOWTech, Inc..
Any questions or problems with this site should be directed to REMOVE-webmaestro-THESE@xowcomics.com.

XOW, XOWComics.com, XOWTech and XOWTech.com are registered trademarks of XOWTech, Inc.
© XOWTech, Inc., 2010 - 2025. All rights reserved.

Some data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database under a Creative Commons Attribution license.