Mystery in Space, #88
Published: December 1963
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The Robot-Wraith of Rann!
"That's only a robot disguise of me you've defeated, Adam Strange!"
Characters
- Hawkman (mainstream Universe)
- Katar Hol (mainstream Universe)
- Adam Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Thanas Pral
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Treasure Chest of Fun
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Robot Wraith of Rann!
Storyline
Thanas Pral escapes prison as a wraith, but decides he wants to make up for his past deeds. However, when he tries to possess a metallic case and turn it into a robot, the robot turns him evil and he tries to destroy Rann.
Characters
- Alanna (mainstream Universe)
- Sardath (mainstream Universe)
- Adam Strange (mainstream Universe)
- Thanas Pral (villain)
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Sid Greene
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Story is 2 parts of 5.67 and 6.67 pages.
"For the very best..."
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for The Atom (DC, 1962 series) #10 and The Flash (DC, 1959 series) #141. At the bottom of page 6 of the previous story sequence.
The Untold Stories of Superman!
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #8, on sale November 21. On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
Batman and Robin's Most Thrilling Mystery Cases!
Credits
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #6, on sale November 14. On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
Your Free Trip Around the World!
Storyline
An old sea captain shows some kids how they too can learn more about foreign countries by visiting the local library.
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Later appears in DC comics cover-dated June 1966. On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
Now -- Together -- In One Great Magazine!
Credits
- Pencils: Howard Purcell
- Inks: Howard Purcell
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for The Brave and the Bold, (DC, 1955 series) #51, the second issue featuring superhero team-ups.
"Get these favorite, exciting and entertaining comics magazines..."
Credits
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Subscription offer for selected non-superhero DC comics: two-year subscription for ten cents per issue.
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
Story Notes
Letters from: Fred Romanek, Andy Wickstrom, Joe Finley, Clifford Blevins, and Dick Reich.
Topsy-Turvy Day in Midway City!
"My wings -- on fire from the terrible heat of these hoops!"
Storyline
A gang of criminals with scientific knowledge suspend the laws of physics in Midway City to distract from a planned robbery. Meanwhile, Mavis Trent stumbles upon Hawkgirl's costume and dons it, accompanying Hawkman on a mission despite her inexperience at flying.
Characters
- Commissioner Emmett (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkgirl (mainstream Universe)
- Hawkman (mainstream Universe)
- Katar Hol (mainstream Universe)
- Shayera Thal (mainstream Universe)
- Mavis Trent (mainstream Universe)
- Master Electrician
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
"For the very best..."
Credits
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #24 and Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #159.
Karl Schwarzchild (1)
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger (uncertain)
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
Story Notes
Some information for this sequence from Arthur Lortie.
Story Notes
Sold by Helen of Toy.
Story Notes
Sold by Helen of Toy.
Spaceman Strength and Endurance
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Fly-Over Chicane
Credits
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger (uncertain)
Story Notes
Back cover.