Mystery in Space, #6

Published: February-March 1952

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Mystery in Space #6

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Issue Contents:
The Day the World Melted!
1 page science fiction
Buzzy Says: "Be Yourself-- Your Best Self!"
Story 1 1 page advocacy; teen
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Day the World Melted
Story 2 8 pages science fiction

"Imagine going to sleep in the 30th century..."

Storyline

The Master of Doom timeports Lyle back to the 20th century.

Story Notes

Credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story 3 0 pages
What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!
Story 4 1 page
Characters
  • George Mikan
Story 5 1 page children

"W-we're lost in this cave!!"

Editorial Advisory Board
Story 6 1 page
Story Notes

Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.

The Boy Who Saved the Earth!
Story 7 6 pages science fiction

"I love to play spaceship!"

Storyline

Forces from the world of Kadar-Zee are only a day away from invading and subjugating the Earth. Upon landing, the advance ship is revealed to be toy-sized by Earth standards, and is found by a young boy who thinks the invaders are dolls.

Characters
  • Jimmy Bates
  • Dan-We
  • Crow-Tee
Story Notes

Credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Out of This World
Story 8 0 pages
Radar Rescue
Story 9 1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
The Man Who Hated Science!
Story 10 4 pages science fiction

"My name is Maxwell Haskins..."

Storyline

Professor Mason Halloway has perfected a time machine, which he sets for 1000 years into the future. Upon arrival he finds a barren scorched earth, and believes he has miscalculated, arriving 1000 years in the past. Several humans appear, speaking in English, and Halloway explains his apparent error. In fact, it is the year 2952, and the group leader explains that the Roentgen ray, initially so beneficial in curing diseases, eventually built up in the atmosphere and destroyed the ecosystem.

Characters
  • Professor Mason Halloway
  • Maxwell Haskins
  • Mrs. Halloway
Credits
Story Notes

Credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Hydra

Featuring Stars and Their Legends

Story 11 1 page non-fiction
Story Notes

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

Story 12 0 pages
The Sun?

Featuring What Do You Know About

Story 13 2 pages non-fiction
Cowboy on Mars!
Story 14 8 pages science fiction

"That's the Rio Kid's hideout, Rink..."

Storyline

Notorious outlaw The Rio Kid is pursued into a cave by lawman Rink Nevins. Inside the cave, a strange beam of light transports the pair to Mars. A group of Martian criminals have been observing Rio's talents for rustling and want him to lead them.

Characters
  • The Rio Kid
  • Rink Nevins
Credits
Story Notes

Credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.

Story 15 0 pages
Enter Here... If You Dare!

Featuring House of Mystery

Story 16 1 page horror-suspense
Credits
Story Notes

Inside back cover. Ad for House of Mystery #2.

Story 17 1 page
Characters
  • Red Ryder
  • Little Beaver
Credits
Story Notes

Back cover.