Strange Adventures, #1
Published: August-September 1950
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Destination Moon
"Scoop! A thrilling preview of Hollywood's smash interplanetary epic-"
Credits
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Logo design credit from Todd Klein via his Facebook page, used with permission.
Featuring Danger Trail
"The kind of stories you like best!"
Story Notes
inside front cover. An in-house promotional advertisement for Danger Trail (DC, 1950 series).
The Menace of the Green Nebula!
"According to our instruments the outer planet is airless and lifeless!"
Storyline
Chris and the crew of the Pioneer encounter radioactive, crystalline men in the Green Nebula and foil a plot to steal the Nebula's radium.
Characters
- Chris KL-99 (introduction)
- Halk
- Jerro
- Loopy
- Jan Varden
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
Story Notes
Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Trouble at Ghost-Town!
"One day out west, the boys and I were exploring a mysterious old ghost-town near Rock City, when suddenly--"
Story Notes
A sequential art advertisement for B.F. Goodrich and Hood Rubber Company's "P-F Canvas Shoes."
Job Counselor
"Hiya, Jim! Don't tell me you're looking for another job again?"
Storyline
Superboy shows a young man that there are plenty of job opportunities.
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
Story Notes
This PSA is produced in sequential comics-art style.
The Girl Who Couldn't Die!
"If you'll remove those dark glasses first- Miss Eve Wilcox- perhaps you'll explain what urgent business forces Hollywood's famous swimming star to crash in here- unannounced!"
Storyline
Darwin meets a young actress who has accidentally bathed in the Fountain of Youth.
Characters
- Darwin Jones
- Eve Wilcox
- Marko
- Pablo
Credits
- Script: Paqui
- Pencils: Paul Norris
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
Story Notes
Title corrected per Steven Grant.
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
A listing of the members of National Comics' advisory board of child psychiatrists and behavior experts. This advertisement is on the upper half of the page between the Darwin Jones story and the Bendix advertisement.
"Ride a bike -- it's fun!"
Story Notes
An advertisement for Bendix Aviation Corporation's "Bendix Coaster Brake" for bicycles. This advertisement is on the lower half of the page between the editorial advisory board listing and the Mr. Future story.
Mr. Future
"Run for your lives, people!"
Storyline
A description of devices, events, and innovations predicated by Wells in his fiction.
Characters
- H. G. Wells
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Script: Mort Weisinger
- Script: Céline Liégeois
- Pencils: Dick Sprang
- Inks: Dick Sprang
- Editing: Mort Weisinger
Message to Parents
"What to do if polio comes your way"
Story Notes
An advertisement from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis detailing how parents should respond to a local polio outbreak. This advertisement is on the upper half of the page between the Mr. Future story and the Bazooka advertisement.
"Kids! Get these great prizes for Bazooka wrappers!"
Story Notes
An advertisement promoting premiums for Bazooka bubble gum wrappers. This advertisement is on the lower half of the page between the infantile paralysis notice and the Second Deluge story.
The Second Deluge
"The water situation is really getting bad!"
Storyline
A scientist uses a hydrogen bomb to cause rain, resulting in a world-wide flood. He uses a second bomb to save mankind.
Characters
- John Marquait
- Alan Dennis
- Lina Marquait
Credits
- Script: Paulo Maffia
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Sy Barry
Story Notes
Writer correction from Steve Grant. Julius Schwartz's editorial records show that Edmond Hamilton was paid for writing this story. Art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Featuring Pioneers In Science
"Amazing Experiment: In 1654, to demonstrate the suction power of a vacuum..."
Storyline
Science facts about the experiments of Otto von Ghericke and Isaac Newton.
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger
- Inks: John Sherwood
Story Notes
This story is on the upper 2/3 of the page, between the Second Deluge story and the Nestle's advertisement.
Our bunch all munch won't you join us, too?
"Nestlé's Crunch Milk Chocolate"
Story Notes
An advertisement for Nestlé's "Crunch" candy bar. This advertisement is on the lower 1/3 page between the Pioneers in Science and the Man Who Lived 2000 Years story.
The Man Who Lived 2000 Years!
"The old man was very wise."
Credits
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
Destination Moon!
"4-3-2-1-fire!!"
Storyline
A story about a seat-of-the pants, first landing on the moon.
Characters
- Jim Barnes
- Dr. Charles Cargraves
- General Thayer
- Joe Sweeney
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: John Fischetti
- Editing: Mort Weisinger (uncertain)
- Script: original screenplay
Story Notes
Adaptation of the 1950 George Pal movie. Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Through the Telescope
"Return of a comet."
Storyline
Facts about the 1692 appearance of Halley's Comet and the 1919 solar eclipse.
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz
- Pencils: Morris Waldinger
- Inks: John Sherwood
Story Notes
This story is on the upper 2/3 of the page between the Destination Moon story and the Columbia bicycle advertisement.
"New! Bicycles by Mid-Century"
Story Notes
An advertisement for Columbia's 1950 model bicycles. This advertisement is on the lower 1/3 page between the Through the Telescope feature and the Strange Adventures "next issue" advertisement.
Calling All Science Fiction Fans!
Featuring Strange Adventures
Story Notes
An in-house promotional advertisement for Strange Adventures (DC, 1950 series) #2.
"Earn your Daisy -- I'll show you how!"
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Harman
- Inks: Fred Harman
Story Notes
An advertisement for Daisy Manufacturing's "Boy Money Makers" pamphlet and the accompanying Daisy catalog. Inside back cover.
"New silk-finish enlargement, ivory gold-tooled frame"
Story Notes
An advertisement for Hollywood Film Studio's photographic enlargements and frame. Back cover.