Original Novels
A number of original novels based upon the series were published in the late 1960s.
Popular Library published the following between 1967 and 1969:
- Mission: Impossible by John Tiger (1967)
- Code Name: Judas by Max Walker (1968)
- Code Name: Rapier by Walker (1968)
- Code Name: Little Ivan by Tiger (1969)
In addition, two hardback novels for young readers were published by Whitman Books, both by Talmage Powell:
- The Priceless Particle (1969)
- The Money Explosion (1970)
Of the above, only the 1967 John Tiger novel featured the team as led by Dan Briggs; the rest all featured the Jim Phelps-era IMF.
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