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Publisher: DC

Title: Showcase
Issue: 42
Page Count: 36
Publish Date: January-February 1963
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Showcase 42
Owner: Sam I am

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Story Title: The Brain Robbers of Satellite X! - cover
Pages:1
Genre:science fiction
Characters:Lt. Tommy Tomorrow; Lt. Lon Vurian


Story Title: 104 Kings' Knights - advertisement
Features:104 Kings Knights
Pages:1
Letters:typeset


Story Title: The Brain Robbers of Satellite X Chapter 1 - comic story
Pages:7.67
Genre:science fiction
Characters:Planeteers; Lt. Tommy Tomorrow; Lt. Lon Vurian of Venus; General Vurian of Venus; Lt. Jerex; Lt. Dy-Loru; Lt. Hardy; Lt. Ulubulo; President of the Federated Planets (mentioned); Shivinga; Phoodoy; Aka-Yoqua; Dr. Leda-Ruk of Mars; Professor Jnobi of Jupiter; dozens of unnamed scientists; unnamed alien criminal (villain)
Synopsis:Lt. Tommy Tomorrow and Lt. Lon Vurian arrive at the Planeteer Headquarters on Venus and receive their first assignments, convoy duty with the fermite skows running between Pluto and the inner planets. While in space, they stumble upon the activities of alien criminals. Soon, they locate scientists who have been disappearing for months, but before they can act they are themselves captured.


Story Title: [ no title ] - promo (ad from the publisher)
Pages:0.33


Story Title: [ no title ] - promo (ad from the publisher)
Features:Giant Superman Annual; Giant Batman Annual
Pages:1
Genre:superhero


Story Title: [ no title ] - comic story
Pages:1
Genre:humor; science fiction
Characters:Doctor Rocket


Story Title: [The Brain Robbers of Satellite X] Chapter 2 Masters of the Asteroid Brain - comic story
Pages:4.67
Genre:science fiction
Characters:Planeteers; Lt. Tommy Tomorrow; Lt. Lon Vurian of Venus; Dr. Leda-Ruk of Mars; Professor Jnobi of Jupiter; dozens of unnamed scientists; unnamed alien criminals (villains)
Synopsis:Aliens have kidnapped more than 50 of the solar system's most brilliant scientists and have used a mind-control ray to force them to reveal their secrets. Lt. Tommy Tomorrow fakes falling under their control, then frees the scientists and chases away the criminals. The scientists warn Lt. Tomorrow and Lt. Vurian that the criminals are now in possession of a machine that is the gravest threat ever created.


Story Title: [ no title ] - advertisement
Features:Mystery in Space
Pages:0.33
Characters:Adam Strange


Story Title: All Aboard for - Space! - text article
Pages:1
Letters:typeset
Genre:non-fiction


Story Title: [ no title ] - cartoon
Features:Planets of Wonder!
Pages:1
Genre:non-fiction; math & science


Story Title: [The Brain Robbers of Satellite X] Chapter 3 The Doom Factory - comic story
Pages:11.67
Genre:science fiction
Characters:Planeteers; Lt./Capt. Tommy Tomorrow; Lt./Capt. Lon Vurian of Venus; General Vurian of Venus; Dr. Leda-Ruk of Mars; Professor Jnobi of Jupiter; dozens of unnamed scientists; unnamed alien criminals (villains)
Synopsis:The scientists explain that they have built an electronic brain large and complicated enough to store and utilize all the advanced knowledge of the nine planets. The brain exists as a man-made asteroid floating in space. After stopping the criminals and destroying the satellite, Tommy Tomorrow and Lon Vurian are promoted to the rank of Captain.


Story Title: [ no title ] - promo (ad from the publisher)
Features:Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Pages:0.33
Characters:Johnny DC; Rudolph (reindeer)


Story Title: Touchdown for Picasso! - public service announcement
Pages:1
Genre:advocacy
Synopsis:Stan learns that even tough football players can appreciate the fine arts as well.


Story Title: Convoy Terror - advertisement
Features:Five Star Toys
Pages:0.5
Letters:typeset


Story Title: Task Force - advertisement
Features:Helen of Toy, Co.
Pages:0.5
Letters:typeset


Story Title: 100 Toy Soldiers - advertisement
Features:Josely Co.
Pages:0.5
Letters:typeset


Story Title: 150 Civil War Soldiers! - advertisement
Features:Josely Co.
Pages:0.5


Story Title: [ no title ] - advertisement
Features:American Body Building Club
Pages:1
Letters:typeset


Story Title: [ no title ] - advertisement
Features:Daisy Manufacturing Company
Pages:1
Letters:typeset


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