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Mystery in Space, #80

Published: December 1962

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Mystery in Space #80

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Issue Contents:
The Deadly Shadows of Adam Strange!
1 page adventure; science fiction
Characters
  • Adam Strange
  • Alanna
Credits
Story 1 1 page

"Hi, everybody!"

Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Deadly Shadows of Adam Strange!
Story 2 14 pages adventure; science fiction
Storyline

Mortan uses a shadow weapon to try and kill Adam Strange.

Characters
  • Adam Strange
  • Alanna
  • Sardath
  • Nurse Calkins (first appearance)
  • Mortan (villain)
Credits
Story Notes

Story in two parts of 7.67 and 6.67 pages.

Tootsie Roll Makes History!
Story 3 0 pages

"I'm a basketball referee..."

Story Notes

At the bottom of page 8 of the previous story sequence.

Story 4 1 page

"Make money get prizes with fast selling 50¢ Xmas packs"

Story Notes

On the page between page 8 and page 9 of the previous story sequence.

Story 5 0 pages

"I'm a basketball referee..."

Story 6 2 pages
Story Notes

Letters from Bill Sarill, Rita E. Owen, Fred Bronson, Bill Herbert, Buddy Saunders, and Randy Jones. Labeled as "Wonders of Space via Rocket Mail".

Phoenix and Monoceros (1)
Story 7 1 page non-fiction; math & science
207 Stamps
Story 8 1 page
Who Saved the Earth?
Story 9 10 pages science fiction
Storyline

Each of the Star Rovers receives a message that they have won a medal for saving the Earth but each has no idea how they performed such a task.

Characters
  • Star Rovers [Rick Purvis
  • Karel Sorensen
  • Homer Glint]
Credits
Story Notes

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

Story 10 0 pages

"Your eyes may play tricks.... but not your taste!"

Superman Talks About... "Pennies for UNICEF!"
Story 11 1 page advocacy; superhero
Credits

Featuring The Brave and the Bold; Strange Sports Stories

Story 12 1 page sports

"Here is your formula for a new thrill in comic book reading!"

Convoy Terror
Story 13 1 page
Story Notes

Sold by Five Star Toys.

Task Force
Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Sold by Helen of Toy.

Story 15 1 page

"Skinny or fat, 15, 20, 30 or 40 years of age..."

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 16 1 page

"Never before! So many great Schwinn features at such a low price!"

Story Notes

Back cover.