Hot Stuff Sizzlers #36
In "The Mystery of the Missing Mountain [Part 1]," young inventor Jimmy stumbles upon a mysterious formula—XXQ9456Y—using nothing but a chemistry set, leading to a startling journey to an unknown planet. Though warned he can never return home after being discovered, Jimmy somehow makes it back, bringing with him a small, undeniable piece of proof from his adventure. A 25-cent comic from 1969, this issue features a typeset letterer and is a standout in the Hot Stuff Sizzlers series.
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Using a chemistry set, Jimmy accidentally discovers formula XXQ9456Y, which transports him to another planet. One of the inhabitants of that planet tells him that since he has discovered them, he can never return home. He does indeed return home, and manages to bring back a small piece of evidence from his trip, but decides to stick to easy chemistry experiments in the future.
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