Planet Comics #17

This anthology issue features multiple science fiction stories set across the solar system. "The Warrior-Maid of Mercury" depicts the Earthman battling the invading hairy hordes of Mars to save a female warrior from Mercury. A separate story follows Star Pirate and his companion Ted as they encounter ancient Viking-like beings on an alien world and are pursued by hostile forces, with the Pirate Queen's ship ultimately joining the conflict. The issue also includes educational content on the solar system with planetary distances and information for amateur astronomers.