Mystery in Space, #1
Published: April-May 1951
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Issue Contents:
Nine Worlds to Conquer!
Characters
- Lyle
- Ora
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
- Colors: Jack Adler
Featuring Tomahawk
"Millions of readers know..."
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Nine Worlds to Conquer!
"From planet Earth to the giant star Arcturus, roves a legendary band - - The Galaxy Knights!"
Storyline
In the 30th century, Lyle is the newest recruit to the band of interplanetary commandos who maintain peace throughout the galaxy.
Characters
- Knights of the Galaxy (introduction)
- Lyle (introduction)
- Prof Vorko
- Knight Commander Artho
- Commando Thom
- Korvo
- Ora
Credits
- Script:
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Story Notes
Inks were previously credited to Joe Giella.
Characters
- Straight Arrow
"Let's go in and hear our fortunes!"
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
Editorial Advisory Board
The Mind Robbers
"You've stolen my name..."
Storyline
Frank Struthers finds his life has been usurped by another man. Spying a piece in a newspaper, the photo shows a scientist who could be his brother. He pays him a visit and replaces the scientist, in order to uncover the mystery, only to find that it is an alien plot designed to rule over the Earth.
Characters
- Frank Struthers
- Mr. Cummings
- Alice Struthers
- Dr. Edgar Ferris
- Antra-A
Credits
- Script: Alan Hunt
- Pencils: Howard Purcell
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
If The Sun Went Out!
Storyline
Speculation on mankind's fate is presented.
Credits
- Pencils: Virgil Finlay
- Inks: Virgil Finlay
- Editing: Mort Weisinger (uncertain)
"-And now students, we shall discuss..."
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
Spores from Space!
"What were the glowing spheres that rained down on Earth..."
Storyline
Spores from outer space present a deadly challenge to humanity.
Characters
- Doctor Brady
- Jim Huston
- Nan
- Professor Edwards
Credits
- Script: Paulo Maffia
- Pencils: Frank Frazetta
- Inks: Frank Frazetta
Story Notes
Page count corrected by Greg Theakston.
Captain Tootsie in the North Woods
Storyline
Captain Tootsie and the gang dig a trap in the woods to capture a bear.
Characters
Credits
- Script: flanvia
- Pencils: flanvia
- Inks: flanvia
- Letters: William Schreiber (uncertain)
Superman Says: "Human Rights for All!"
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Comets?
Featuring What Do You Know About
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz (uncertain)
- Pencils: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
- Inks: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
Orion, the Belted Giant!
Featuring Stars and Their Legends
Credits
- Script: Mort Drucker
- Pencils: Mort Drucker
- Inks: Mort Drucker
The Men Who Lived Forever
"They're glowing - - red hot!"
Credits
- Script: John Broome
- Pencils: Alex Toth
- Inks: Sy Barry
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Page count from Christoph Melchert. Inks were previously credited to Bernard Sachs.
Featuring Strange Adventures
Story Notes
Inside back cover.