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Cover: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson

Mystery in Space #70

Sep 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Vengeance of the Dust Devil!", set in the year 2178, Doctor Fred Gibson journeys to Jupiter in search of his missing fiancée, Elsa, only to find her in the care of rival archaeologist Phil Travis—whose lack of medical training puts her in danger. With help from ancient Jovian technology, Gibson discovers the truth behind the mysterious "Droga Ray," a device that transformed the planet's inhabitants into energy beings, and uses it to become an invisible protector in his quest to save Elsa. Written by Gardner Fox and illustrated by Murphy Anderson, with a cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson, this 1961 DC adventure blends sci-fi mystery and emotional stakes in a story that redefines heroism in the cosmos.

Contains 3 stories
Vengeance of the Dust Devil!
8.67 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Adam StrangeAlannaJakarta (a dust devil, name revealed in this story, last seen in Mystery in Space #68, next seen in Mystery in Space #84)unnamed citizens of Melbourne, Australiaunnamed citizens of Ranagara female hobby shop clerk in Melbourne

In "Vengeance of the Dust Devil!" from *Mystery in Space* #70 (1961), Adam Strange finds himself caught between worlds when he unknowingly brings Jakarta, the last of the Dust Devils, back to Earth after a Zeta Beam journey from Rhynthar. As the vengeful entity targets Ranangar and then sets its sights on Melbourne, Adam must use his wits and a Wimshurst Machine to turn the tide—before the dust devil’s storm of destruction reaches its peak.

The Billion-Year Evolution!
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
Doctor Fred Gibsonhis fiance Elsaarcheologist Phil Travisancient Jovian scientist Halfar Kal

In 2178, Doctor Fred Gibson journeys to Jupiter in search of his fiancée Elsa, only to find his rival, archaeologist Phil Travis, already on the scene. When Travis discovers Elsa in peril, he realizes he lacks the knowledge to save her—until Gibson, guided by ancient Jovian technology, unlocks the secret of the Droga Ray. With the help of this long-lost science, Gibson undergoes a transformation that lets him aid in Elsa’s rescue. The story follows their tense, high-stakes mission, culminating in a choice that reshapes their futures.

The Bravest Man in Space!
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
Space adventurer Jon Drum from the planet Ildarichis best friend, Lars Kornreporter Harl Vincentdignitaries in in the Solar Hall on Earthport Los Friscowarrior Klinn crewmencloud creatues on the planet Tantamarsilicon creatures from Alpharda trapped miner

In "The Bravest Man in Space!", Jon Drum proves his courage across the stars—defeating cloud creatures on Illkanov, outwitting silicon beings from Alphard, surviving a magnetic maelstrom, and rescuing a miner on Zeta Virgo’s fifth planet. When reporter Harl Vincent claims to have seen an android duplicate of Drum in action, Jon refuses to defend himself, only to be captured—unbeknownst to all, part of a daring plan to breach the Klinn’s Dissimatter barrier and save imprisoned scientists with a long-lost weapon.

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Raw (VG) $25
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $761
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $375*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $255*
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $174*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $134
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $111
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CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $89*
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $75*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $67*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $52*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $52*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $42*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $39
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Full credits

artist, inker Murphy Anderson
cover pencils Carmine Infantino
cover inks Murphy Anderson

Reprints

Reprinted in Sidéral #46 (1962), Sidéral #47 (1962), Five-Score Comic Monthly #49 (1962), Titanes Planetarios #142 (1962), Strange Adventures #230 (1971), From Beyond the Unknown #11 (1971), Flash #19 (1974), Green Lantern #7 (1974), Big Boss #42 (1979), Cosmos #59 (1979), The Adam Strange Archives #2 (2007), Showcase Presents: Adam Strange #1 (2007), Adam Strange: The Silver Age Omnibus #[nn] (2017)

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