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MYSTERY IN SPACE — DC COMICS — SILVER AGE SCIENCE FICTION (1961–1964)
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Up for sale is a vintage issue of Mystery in Space, one of DC Comics\' classic science-fiction anthology titles. These issues date from 1961–1964, placing them firmly within the Silver Age of Comics and an important period for DC\'s science-fiction and space-adventure storytelling.
Originally launched in 1951, Mystery in Space became one of DC\'s longest-running science-fiction titles, combining futuristic technology, strange planets, alien civilizations, interplanetary threats and imaginative space adventures.
Classic DC Silver Age Science Fiction
During the early 1960s, Adam Strange was one of the title\'s major recurring stars. Transported across the galaxy by the mysterious Zeta-Beam, Earth archaeologist Adam Strange became the heroic defender of the distant planet Rann, home of his beloved Alanna and her scientist father Sardath.
These issues come from an important period for the character, with Adam Strange\'s adventures becoming closely associated with Mystery in Space and the larger science-fiction side of the DC Universe.
The series also featured other science-fiction characters and concepts, including Space Ranger, while offering the imaginative alien worlds and futuristic adventures that made DC\'s Silver Age science-fiction comics distinctive.
Legendary DC Creators
The Mystery in Space series featured work by some of the most important creators of DC\'s Silver Age, including writers and artists such as:
• Gardner Fox
• John Broome
• Carmine Infantino
• Murphy Anderson
• Gil Kane
• Sid Greene
The Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson artwork associated with Adam Strange in particular became one of the defining visual elements of the character\'s classic Silver Age adventures.
Collector Appeal
Issues from this 1961–1964 period offer strong appeal for collectors of:
• Mystery in Space
• Adam Strange
• Alanna
• Sardath
• Space Ranger
• DC Comics
• Silver Age Comics
• Silver Age Science Fiction
• Carmine Infantino artwork
• Murphy Anderson artwork
• Classic alien and space covers
• Vintage 1960s comic books
With imaginative science-fiction concepts, classic DC characters, colorful Silver Age cover art and work from some of the era\'s most respected creators, Mystery in Space remains an important title for collectors of vintage DC science fiction.
Condition
Comic grading is subjective, so please examine the high-resolution scans carefully and determine your own opinion of the book\'s condition before purchasing.
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These 1961–1964 Mystery in Space issues represent a classic period of DC\'s Silver Age, when science fiction, alien worlds and futuristic adventure were an important part of the publisher\'s identity. They make excellent additions to an Adam Strange, DC Silver Age, science-fiction, or vintage comic collection.
