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Five-Score Comic Monthly#8
Cover: Howard Purcell

Five-Score Comic Monthly #8

Dec 1958 · K. G. Murray · 2/- [0-2-0 AUP]
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In "The Sleeping Beauty of Space," Jimmy stumbles upon futuristic spectacles that reveal glimpses of the future—specifically, a vision of his own drowning. Determined to avoid the fate he’s seen, he stays far from water on the day it’s supposed to happen, only to be taken there by Superman anyway. What follows is a surprising twist: Superman wants Jimmy to star in a "safety first" film about drowning dangers, turning the prophecy into a lesson. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by Ray Burnley, this 1958 adventure blends sci-fi foresight with a classic superhero twist. The cover, by Howard Purcell, captures the story’s mysterious tone.

Contains 15 stories
The Sleeping Beauty of Space
6 pp
KarkoSmittyMomarTana DanteProfessor Dante
The Hole in the Sky
6 pp
Paul BriggsDagTra
The Man Who Aged Backwards!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Daryl Dawson
The Day the Earth Vanished!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Bobby FultonCommander FultonThe Flann (alien invaders)
The Man Who Remembered 100,000 Years Ago!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Quentin Ross
The Riddle of Spaceman X!
6 pp · Science Fiction
John Jackson
The Amazing Spectacles of Doctor "X"
8 pp · Superhero

In "The Amazing Spectacles of Doctor 'X'," Jimmy stumbles upon a pair of mysterious goggles that reveal glimpses of the future—visions that terrify him when one shows him drowning. Determined to escape his fate, he avoids the scene of the vision, only to be unexpectedly dragged into it by Superman, who has a very different plan. The story unfolds with a mix of suspense and surprising purpose, as Jimmy discovers the spectacles’ true role in a campaign to promote safety through film.

Search for a Star!
6 pp · Science Fiction
Jak Bruce
The Detective with 1,000 Traps!
6 pp
Detective Mike FarraSamuel (Sneaky Sam) BriggsChief CollinsThe Burrows Gang“Gimmick” Gaxton
Aquaman Leaves the Sea!
5.67 pp · Superhero
Snead
The Mystery Witness!
6 pp · Detective-Mystery
DurkinPrattAnn TylerMiss Miller
The 13th Hour
6 pp
Bill PrentissJaneSorcerer (unnamed)KariMaldro
I Was Big-Game on Neptune
8 pp · Science Fiction
George Weller
I Stole Earth's Greatest Secret
8 pp · Science Fiction
Professor John FarragutProfessor Alan CaseDr. Martins
The Prophetic Camera
6 pp · Science Fiction
Clyde Henshaw

In "The Prophetic Camera," an old man stumbles upon an alien device capable of capturing images of the future, only to see it stolen by a greedy crook who believes he can cash in on its power. The story unfolds as the thief’s attempts to exploit the camera’s predictions spiral into chaos, with each attempt ending in unintended consequences.

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Cast · 8 characters

Full credits

artist Curt Swan
cover pencils, inks Howard Purcell

Reprints

↩ Reprints Adventure Comics #172 (1952), Strange Adventures #60 (1955), Strange Adventures #85 (1957), My Greatest Adventure #20 (1958), Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #29 (1958), Gang Busters #65 (1958), House of Mystery #77 (1958), House of Mystery #78 (1958), House of Secrets #12 (1958), Mr. District Attorney #65 (1958), My Greatest Adventure #23 (1958), Mystery in Space #46 (1958), Strange Adventures #96 (1958), Tales of the Unexpected #29 (1958)

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