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Strange Adventures #9

DC · Series began 1950 · June 1951

first appearance of Captain Comet

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WHY COLLECTORS WANT IT

Captain Comet (Adam Blake) — introduction · origin

Dates

Cover date: June 1951
On sale: April 30, 1951
Pages: 52

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Carmine Infantino, Alex Toth, Bob Oksner, William Schreiber, Ray Thompson, Raymond Perry, Murphy Anderson, Irwin Hasen, Win Mortimerletters: Ira Schnapp, Irwin Hasenscript: John Broome, Gardner Fox, Julius Schwartz, Edmond Hamilton, Irwin Hasen, Jack Schiffinks: Bernard Sachs, Joe Giella, William Schreiber, Ray Thompson, Raymond Perry, Murphy Anderson, Irwin Hasen, Win Mortimer

Stories

The Origin of Captain Comet! · 10 pages
Prof. Zackro recommends to young Adam Blake that he use his mutant abilities to help mankind as Captain Comet.
Push-Button Paradise · 7.67 pages
College professor Don Walker thwarts an alien invasion in which the aliens plan to win by starving earth after having induced humans into abandoning food production.
The Mad World · 10 pages
A pair of alien invaders' plan to rule the planet Illumia through hypnotism is thwarted by a Terran space patrol lieutenant.
Up in the Air! · General Science Quiz · 2 pages
A science quiz on the atmosphere, sound, and astronomy.
The Exile of Space · 10 pages
Chris and his companions overthrow a tyrant and are rewarded with the power crystal that Halk needs to replenish the Martian water supply.
Untitled · 0.5 pages
The professor tests a new raincoat but is unwilling to go in the rain with this wife.
Untitled · 0.75 pages
Robbie removes his head to avoid blocking the view of the movie screen.

Characters

Adam BlakeCaptain Comet

Reprinted in

House of Mystery (1951), My Greatest Adventure (1955), Challengers of the Unknown (1958), Pulp Fiction Library: Mystery in Space (1999)