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Mystery in Space, #7

Published: April-May 1952

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Mystery in Space #7

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1 page science fiction

"If Mars doesn't win the Interplanetary Olympics as you predicted, you'll be a dead Earthman!"

Credits
Buzzy Says "Be Sure of Your Facts!"
Story 1 1 page humor; advocacy; teen

"Have some popcorn fellows!"

Storyline

When the clubhouse boys jump to conclusions and believe Jim stole the club's money, Buzzy advises them to stay calm and double-check before making accusations.

Characters
  • Buzzy Brown
Credits
Story Notes

The inside front cover PSA is produced in sequential-arts comics format. Later appears in DC comics cover-dated July 1959. Includes indicia at bottom of page.

Challenge of the Robot Knight!
Story 2 8 pages science fiction

"R-41 reporting for duty!"

Storyline

Ora disguises herself as a robot on the theory that even a robot will face less discrimination than a woman, when she applies to join the Knights of the Galaxy.

Characters
  • R-41
  • Commando Lyle
  • Ora
  • Commader Artho
Credits
Story 3 0 pages

"It's here the new cream hair oil that's not sticky or greasy!"

Story 4 1 page children

"Gee! A new boy! Seems nice too-"

Credits
Story Notes

Ad for Fleer Dubble Bubble Gum.

Editorial Advisory Board
Story 5 1 page
Story Notes

Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.

The Man Who Weighed 20 Tons!
Story 6 6 pages science fiction

"There's no doubt about it! Dr. Harris is leaving footprints in this solid steel floor!"

Characters
  • Doctor Harris
Credits

Featuring Luden's Cough Drops

Story 7 0 pages children

"'Lucky' Luden's and his pal go exploring in a haunted house..."

Story Notes

ad for Luden's cough drops

Enter Here- If You Dare!
Story 8 1 page
Story Notes

ad for House of Mystery #3

The Case of the Counterfeit Humans!
Story 9 4 pages science fiction

"I'm Lieutenant Boone!"

Storyline

Boone and Madden land on an unexplored planet. Boone goes exploring and encounters a group of rather formless creatures, who transform into clones of himself. Madden has to work out which is his real co-pilot before they can leave.

Characters
  • Lieutenant Jim Boone
  • Captain Rale Madden
Credits

Featuring Out of This World; Necco

Story 10 0 pages

"The rings of the planet Saturn are made up of cosmic dust..."

Jupiter?

Featuring What Do You Know About

Story 11 2 pages non-fiction

"Below are 15 astronomical "facts" about the planet Jupiter."

Credits
Story Notes

Two pages of trivia quiz questions about Jupiter.

How to Measure the Moon's Diameter
Story 12 1 page non-fiction

"You can measure the diameter of the moon for yourself by selecting a night just before the full moon rises..."

Credits
Story Notes

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

The World Where Dreams Come True!
Story 13 8 pages science fiction

"Hello, Moya -- I want to bet 5,000 kamens on the Jupiter team to win the hop, skip, and fly relay!"

Storyline

Sam Waters is a successful author of science fiction stories who claims to get his highly original ideas while dreaming. One night he is transported to Venus in the year 3052. Venutian gamblers have discovered one of his old stories regarding the Interplaetary Olympics which are taking place at that very time, but the final page has been destroyed. They want know who will win the games and so make a huge profit.

Characters
  • Marty Reed
  • Sam Waters
  • Vatts
  • Thor of Saturn
  • Ibis of Mars
Credits
Story 14 0 pages

"Since using Wildroot Cream-Oil I look twice as good!"

Story Notes

Advertisement produced with two cartoon panels.

Story 15 1 page

"Given premiums - cash act now boys girls ladies act now mail coupon"

Draw Me
Story 16 1 page

"Try for free art course class"

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!
Story 17 1 page sports

"Gretchen Fraser Sun Valley skiing star"

Characters
  • Gretchen Fraser
Story Notes

Back cover.