Mystery in Space, #24

Published: February-March 1955

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Mystery in Space #24

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Issue Contents:
The Hitchhiker of Space!
1 page science fiction

"Uh--on second thought, maybe I don't want a lift!"

Featuring My Greatest Adventure

Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Hitchhiker of Space!
Story 2 6 pages science fiction
Storyline

The Space Cabbie must hitch-hike from Earth to Jupiter to retrieve his stolen cab.

Characters
  • Space Cabbie
Story Notes

Writer credit from Denys Howard and From Beyond the Unknown (1969 series) #18. Writer credit originally given to Otto Binder. Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story 3 1 page
Binky's Special Christmas Quiz "Christmas in Many Lands!"
Story 4 1 page advocacy; teen
Credits
The Planet That Imitated Earth!
Story 5 6 pages science fiction

"We're not robots!"

Credits
Story Notes

Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story 6 0 pages
Biela's Comet, Brooks' Comet, The Great Comet of 1846 (1)

Featuring Curious Comets!

Story 7 1 page non-fiction; math & science

"In 1846, while Biela's comet was under observation it suddenly became pear-shaped and split in two!"

Featuring Smith Brothers Cough Drops

Story 8 1 page

Featuring Planets of Wonder!

Story 9 1 page non-fiction; math & science

"The distinctive Red Spot of Jupiter has disappeared..."

The Unearthly Earthman!
Story 10 6 pages science fiction

"But you've got to believe me!"

Credits
Story Notes

Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Cosmic Explosion! (1)

Featuring Wonders of Space

Story 11 2 pages non-fiction

Featuring Mysteries in Space!

Story 12 1 page non-fiction; math & science

"The Sun keeps the Earth circling in its orbit..."

Duel in the Stars
Story 13 6 pages science fiction

"One--Two--Three--"

Story Notes

Pencils and inks credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Featuring Cheerful Card Company

Story 14 1 page
Story 15 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Featuring Fashion Frocks, Inc.

Story 16 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.