Mystery in Space, #52

Published: June 1959

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Mirror Menace of Mars!
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A Cyresian is attempting to pull Captain Martin into a crystal mountain.

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Mirror Menace of Mars!
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Captain Bill Martin discovers a Cyresian on Mars and then assists the Cyresians to forstall an attack on them by the Yann.

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Story Notes

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

The Man Who Met Himself!
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In the 24th century, explorer Ken Carver is contacted by stranded explorer Karr-Vir from a reverse universe, and rescues him after a search on three other planets.

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

Parade of the Planets!
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Lloyd Vincent recounts how he solved a mystery and prevented an alien from stealing earth from its orbit for a contest. Story hinges on the geography of King County, Maryland.

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Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Leonard Euler

Story Featuring Giants of the Telescope

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Science information on mathematician and astronomer Leonard Euler accompanied by illustrations.

Fred Finds a Way!
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Fred finds that there are other ways to participate in his favorite activity of baseball, despite physical limitations or being rejected for the team.

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Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Credits from a list by Lionel English via Donald Dale Milne.

Story Featuring Strange Satellites!

"Although Saturn has 9 satellites..."

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Science information on unusual planetary satellites accompanied by illustrations.

We'll Ripple Your Body with Muscles - Load T.N.T. in Your Fists
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Ad for training tips booklet. On back cover.

Yes, We Give You Premiums or Cash!

Ad Featuring Wilson Chemical Company Cloverine Brand Salve

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Ad for salespeople for Cloverine Brand Salve from Wilson Chemical Co. On inside back cover.

Do You Want Spending Money?

Ad Featuring Stephens Credit Sales Mottoes

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Ad for salespeople for patriotic and religious mottoes.

Exact Replica Army Grenade

Ad Featuring Exact Replica Army Grenade

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Ad for toy grenade that "explodes" using toy gun caps. Sold by Josely Company.

Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies]

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Ad for Tootsie Roll Fudge, in limerick style.

Letter Column Featuring Wonders of Space

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The editor answers letters from readers asking questions about space. Includes a logo illustration. Readers are identified by initials only, not names.

Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission

"Be my guest at the Clyde Beatty & Cole Bros. Combined Shows Circus"

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Ad for circus at Palisades Amusement Park, with coupon for free child's admission from "March 27th thru May 10th."

Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies]

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Ad for Tootsie Roll Pops, in limerick style.

Your Passport to Strange Journeys...
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House ad for Tales of the Unexpected #38 and My Greatest Adventure #32, with cover images, noted as "on sale".

Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll

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Ad for Tootsie Rolls, in limerick style.

Draw Me
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Ad to enter to win a $430 scholarship for commercial artists. Art appears to be a pencil sketch. On inside front cover.