Mystery in Space, #9

Published: August-September 1952

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Issue Contents:

"There's no escape! We're victims of the diamond death!"

The Seven Wonders of Space!

"What are the seven most marvelous objects of our solar system?"

The Perfect Planet!

"Welcome home, Bill!"

Story Notes

Giacoia signs on the first panel of page six.

The Meteor of Revenge!

"In minutes, the meteor will crush America like a tractor would an ant-hill!"

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The Martian Horse!

"Why, that's a horse down there!"

Superman Says: "It's Smart to Check-- and Doublecheck!"

Story Featuring Superman

"Hmm... that youngster on the bike seems unsure of himself."

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Story Notes

The inside front cover PSA is produced in sequential-arts comics format.

Top Speed Stops Spy

"Stop him! He stole the secret blueprints!"

Story Notes

ad for PF Flyers

Message to the Moon!

"A radio message beamed at the moon from this planet has for the first time "bounced back" in intelligible form to the Earth!.."

Story Notes

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

Rocket Take Off...

"At first consideration, it would seem obvious that the most advantageous rocket take-off from Earth must be straight-up..."

Story Notes

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

Ad Featuring Dubble Bubble Gum

"Today we're going to have a contest!"

Storyline

Bubble gum ad.

Odd Facts About Meteors

"Although meteors have fallen on buildings, there is no proved case of a person being killed or injured by one."

Story Notes

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

How to Measure the Diameter of the Sun

"On a sunny day, pull down the window shade in your room and make a good-sized pinhole through it at such a height that a ray of sunlight will strike a chair placed near the window..."

Story Notes

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

Uranus?

"Below are 10 astronomical "facts" about the planet Uranus."

Story Notes

Two pages of trivia quiz questions about Uranus.

Two More Thrilling Magazines for Mystery Fans!

Story Featuring The Phantom Stranger

Storyline

House ad for Phantom Stranger #1 and House of Mystery #5.

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

The Secret of Treasure Cave

"Last week he took a new air rifle in that cave."

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Story Notes

Back cover.

"Now! The craziest comics in America"

Editorial Advisory Board

"Look! All you baseball fans..."

Message to Parents

"What to do if polio comes your way"

Ad Featuring Wildroot Cream-Oil

"Now for the $50,000 question."

Story Notes

Advertisement features two cartoon panels.