Mystery in Space #5
In "Outcast of Lost World!", Mark Saunders returns from Venus in 2219 with a revolutionary disintegrator ray—but despite his breakthrough, Earth's manufacturers dismiss his invention, unaware of its true potential. Written by John Osgood and illustrated by Frank Giacoia with inks by Joe Giella, this 1951 issue explores the fate of a genius whose brilliance is lost to a world unready for his vision. The cover by Carmine Infantino and John Giunta captures the isolation and ambition of a man ahead of his time.
In "The Pool of Time!" from Mystery in Space #5 (1951), Professor Fosdick’s groundbreaking experiment unlocks a way to pull creatures from the distant past into the present—until his assistant Rawlins steals the notes, setting off chaos three years later when dinosaurs, Neanderthal men, and Medieval soldiers suddenly appear in modern-day streets.
In 2219, Earth’s colonization efforts hinge on the S-64 disintegrator gun—a weapon whose inventor has been lost to history. When Mark Saunders returns from Venus after five years of relentless experimentation, he brings with him a working prototype, only to find the world indifferent to his breakthrough.
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Reprinted in Showcase #23 (1959), Mystery in Space #59 (1960), Justice League of America #75 (1969), Gigant #2/1970 (1970), DC Super Stars #9 (1976)
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