Mystery in Space, #4

Published: October-November 1951

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Master of Doom

Story Featuring Knights of the Galaxy

Master of Doom!

Story Featuring Knights of the Galaxy

"For centuries, astronomers have been baffled..."

Storyline

Lyle faces a space gambler in a battle of wits.

Story Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

The End of the World

"I saw it happen!"

Storyline

Dr. Hull Vurrel tries to persuade his colleague Lance that atomic energy, even though at that time used only for the good of mankind, is potentially destructive.

Story Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Keith Chandler : Despite Schwartz's records, Anderson inks are sparse here (almost none on page 5, for example). Other inking hands appear to include Joe Giella and John Forte (even though, according to Bails' Who's Who, he did not become associated with National until 1955).

The Rocket Lanes of Tomorrow

Story Featuring Just Imagine

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The Man Who Walked Through Walls!

"Outwardly, he looked like any other man..."

Storyline

Dr. John Arden has invented a device which allows the wearer to vibrate through walls. When the police come to arrest him, he insists his invention was stolen by his former assistant, Rand Nortell, and that it is he who is responsible for the current crime spree.

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Story Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Lost -- A Free Education!
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Story Notes

In black-and-white on inside front cover.

Inventions
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Ad for Wheaties premium comic books featuring the Walt Disney characters.

Jet Fighter Planes
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ad for cardboard jet fighter planes found in Kellogs Raisin Bran

Contraction in Space
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Story Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Linda Wins for Captain Tootsie

Ad Featuring Captain Tootsie , Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll

Storyline

A tootsie roll gives Linda enough energy to win the diving contest.

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"What's the line-up for?"

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ad for Double Bubble Gum

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Dr. Laura Bender; Dr. W. W. D. Sones; Josette Frank; Dr. S. Harcourt Peppard

Meteors?

"Even when I'm chasing spies..."

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Ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil. Plugs the Charlie Wild radio and TV show.

Ares
Credits
Story Notes

Writer and art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Walt Disney Character Masks
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cardboard masks you can cut off your Wheaties cereal boxes.

Jim and Betty Solve the "Mystery" of Pete's Fortune!
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Ad for White Cloverine Brand Salve. "Sell it door to door and earn swell premiums."

"Hey! You skinny bag of bones!"

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ad for body building