Mystery in Space, #4
Published: October-November 1951
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Issue Contents:
Master of Doom
Characters
- Commando Lyle
- Ora
- Ultimo
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Bernard Sachs
Lost -- A Free Education!
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Inks: Bob Oksner
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
In black-and-white on inside front cover.
Master of Doom!
"For centuries, astronomers have been baffled..."
Storyline
Lyle faces a space gambler in a battle of wits.
Characters
- Commando Lyle
- Ora
- Ultimo
- Commander Artho
Credits
- Script: Christopher Cook
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Joe Giella
Inventions
Featuring Curiosity Corner
Credits
- Script: Martin Naydel
- Pencils: Martin Naydel
- Inks: Martin Naydel
Characters
- Donald Duck
- Mickey Mouse
- Huey
- Dewey
- Louie
- Goofy
- Little Bad Wolf
Story Notes
Ad for Wheaties premium comic books featuring the Walt Disney characters.
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.
Characters
- Dr. Hull Vurrel
- Lance
- Lila Dorn
- John Dorn
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Editing: Mort Weisinger (uncertain)
Story Notes
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).
Jet Fighter Planes
Story Notes
ad for cardboard jet fighter planes found in Kellogs Raisin Bran
The Rocket Lanes of Tomorrow
Credits
- Script: Joe Simon (uncertain)
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Joe Simon
- Letters: Howard Ferguson
Reprint Notes
from real Fact Comics #1 (March 1946).
Contraction in Space
Credits
- Script: Mort Drucker
- Pencils: Mort Drucker
- Inks: Mort Drucker
Linda Wins for Captain Tootsie
Featuring Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Dr. Laura Bender; Dr. W. W. D. Sones; Josette Frank; Dr. S. Harcourt Peppard
Meteors?
Featuring What Do You Know About
Credits
- Script: Julius Schwartz (uncertain)
- Pencils: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
- Inks: Luca Maresca (uncertain)
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.
Characters
- Dr. John Arden
- Rand Nortell
Credits
- Script: Roy Søbstad
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Inks: John Giunta
- Editing: Mort Weisinger (uncertain)
"Even when I'm chasing spies..."
Characters
- Charlie Wild
Story Notes
Ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil. Plugs the Charlie Wild radio and TV show.
Ares
Featuring Stars and Their Legends
Credits
- Script: Mort Drucker
- Pencils: Mort Drucker
- Inks: Mort Drucker
Walt Disney Character Masks (1)
Characters
- Mickey Mouse
- Donald Duck
- Pinochhio
- Dumbo
- Cinderella
Story Notes
cardboard masks you can cut off your Wheaties cereal boxes.
Jim and Betty Solve the "Mystery" of Pete's Fortune!
Characters
- Jim
- Betty
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
Story Notes
Ad for White Cloverine Brand Salve. "Sell it door to door and earn swell premiums."
"Hey! You skinny bag of bones!"
Story Notes
ad for body building