Mystery in Space, #7

Published: April-May 1952

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

Credits
Challenge of the Robot Knight!

Story Featuring Knights of the Galaxy

"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.

The Man Who Weighed 20 Tons!

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

The Case of the Counterfeit Humans!

"I'm Lieutenant Boone!"

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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.

The World Where Dreams Come True!

"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.

Buzzy Says "Be Sure of Your Facts!"

Story Featuring Buzzy

"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.

Story Notes

The inside front cover PSA is produced in sequential-arts comics format. Later appears in DC comics cover-dated July 1959.

Ad Featuring Dubble Bubble Gum

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

Credits
Story Notes

Ad for Fleer Dubble Bubble Gum.

"'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 Notes

ad for House of Mystery #3

Jupiter?

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

Story Notes

Two pages of trivia quiz questions about Jupiter.

How to Measure the Moon's Diameter

"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.

Ad Featuring Wildroot Cream-Oil

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

Story Notes

Advertisement produced with two cartoon panels.

What Sparks a Champion Sparks You!

Ad Featuring Wheaties

"Gretchen Fraser Sun Valley skiing star"

Story Notes

Back cover.

Draw Me

"Try for free art course class"

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

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

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

Editorial Advisory Board
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Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.

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