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Cover: Joe Doolin & John Celardo & Henry Kiefer
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Planet Comics #59

Mar 1949 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD
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Planet Comics #59 is an anthology featuring multiple science fiction stories. "Futura" follows the space pirate queen as she and her crew escape from a hostile planet while being pursued, leading to a confrontation with fishermen and swamp creatures. The "Space Rangers" story depicts a conflict between rival space crews vying for control of a vessel, with one commander attempting to steal the ship while his rival fights to stop him, ultimately resulting in a chase involving swamps and monsters.

Contains 7 stories
Untitled Science Fiction story
10 pp · Science Fiction
Voltamen (villain)Rasarc (aka "Abel"introdiesvillain)Shaloff (introdiesvillain)Beetle (villain)the Broodunians (villain)Octopodians (villain)Hunt BowmanLyssa
Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Futura [Marcia Reynolds]Omma (villain, dies)Yrina (villain)Lizard-Men (villain, introduction)Blargo (villain, introduction)
Untitled Science Fiction story
6.67 pp · Science Fiction
Star PirateBlackyZaroth (villain, introduction)Fura (villain, introduction)
A Trip to the Moon
2 pp · Science Fiction
Pencils BayInks Bay

Join a planetary cruiser as it makes the 238,000-mile journey to Earth's nearest neighbor in this guided tour of lunar exploration. With space suits fastened and atomic fuel checked, the crew races at 25,000 miles per hour to overcome Earth's gravity, then descends onto the Moon's cratered surface to conduct meteorological surveys and measurements. It's a thrilling voyage through the vacuum of space that captures the wonder of humanity's reach beyond our world.

Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Zarixa (introduction)Dr. Tor (introduction)Sala (villain, introduction)Akim (villain, introduction)
Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
The Space Rangers [Flint BakerReef Ryan]Slagger (villain, introduction, death)
Revolt on Planet Xanthia!
8 pp · Science Fiction
Mysta of the MoonGuest Stars: Dirk GarroBron IIThord Vara (introduction)Starn Valdur (villain, introduction, death?)Ana (villain, introduction, death?)

When cities on Planet Xanthia fall under siege by the exiled tyrant Starn Valdur and his devastating atomic weapons, Earth's Safety Council Director Dirk Garro races to the stricken world—only to discover that the situation is far more treacherous than it appears. With Garro trapped and the initial relief fleet destroyed, Mysta must race against time to stop Valdur's plot before it consumes everything. This eight-page adventure from Planet Comics #59 pits the resourceful hero of the Moon against an enemy who has planned this revolt for years.

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Raw (Good) $50
CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $6,047
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $3,959
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $2,727
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $1,631
CGC 9.0 · 6 in census $1,112
CGC 8.5 · 5 in census $740
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CGC 8.0 · 10 in census $599
CGC 7.5 · 15 in census $503
CGC 7.0 · 13 in census $503
CGC 6.5 · 7 in census $407
CGC 6.0 · 4 in census $313
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $299
CGC 5.0 · 8 in census $292
CGC 4.5 · 6 in census $205*
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $178*
CGC 3.5 · 4 in census $165
CGC 3.0 · 8 in census $156
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 2 in census $97*
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

artist, inker George Evans
cover pencils Joe Doolin
cover inks John Celardo
cover inks Henry Kiefer

Reprints

Reprinted in Planet Comics #[nn] (1950), Men of Mystery Comics #46 (2004), Men of Mystery Comics #52 (2005), Roy Thomas Presents Planet Comics #12 (2015), Gwandanaland Comics #366 (2017), Planet Comics #4

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