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Issue: Showcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2
Publication Date: May 2007
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Issues: #2 of 3 Issues
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [swirl]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 03/07/2007
Volume: 2
Pages: 556
ISBN: 9781401212384
UPC/EAN: 978140121238451699
Price: $20.99 CAD
$16.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 123 (71 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprints House of Mystery (DC, 1951 series) #195-211.
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color cover; black and white interior
Dimensions: 6.75 in. x 10.25 in.
Paper Stock: glossy cardstock cover; newsprint interior
Binding: squarebound
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Closed -- No One Dies Today!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #208 published November 1972
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 5
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House of Mystery #195

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was Bat Out of Hell! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1354]
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Welcome to the House of Mystery!

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain (host); Gregory the Gargoyle
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-928]
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Bat Out of Hell

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Adam Leach
Synopsis: Adam Leach kills his wife and hides her body in a wall but a giant vampire bat begins to torment him.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was Bat Out of Hell [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1251]
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The Fantastic Wishing Well

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, fantasy, occult
Character(s): Brad Horton
First Line: If you'd have told me some time ago I'd find a wishing well that actually worked, I'd have laughed at you.
Synopsis: Brad Horton has stolen $150,000 in marked money. He jumps from a train into some woods looking for a place to bury the money until it is safe to spend. He trips and falls into an old well. He wishes he never left the train and suddenly finds himself back there. Leaving the train again he finds his way back to the well where a stone tells him that wishes cost a nickel. He wishes for a million dollars and uses this to buy up the well and surrounding land. Officials visit and want to know the source of his wealth. He makes a wish to escape but the nickel is fake and he is arrested.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Secrets #14 published November 1958
was The Fantastic Wishing Well [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 5.67
Disclose Notes: Signature (Meskin) on lower edge of splash panel.

Following discussion on GCD Main, inker changed from Mort Meskin to George Roussos with a query on Meskin as inker. Meskin and Roussos had a collaborative relationship from the 1940s onwards (information from Lambiek).
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Cain
Synopsis: Six gag cartoons
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 2
Job Number: [J-1045]; [J-1193]
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Countdown!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Jason; Valerie; Peter
Synopsis: Peter and Jason were competing to be the pilot on the first mission to Mars until Peter killed Jason to ensure he would be the pilot.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was Countdown! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 3
Job Number: [G-309]
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Things Old... Things Forgotten

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Igor Lazlo; Gork; Eric Roder; Hans
Synopsis: Igor Lazlo is creating a road thru the Old Hills in Central Europe but some creature is stopping his progress.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was Things Old... Things Forgotten [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
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Who Am I?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Synopsis: A man with amnesia is haunted by a ghostly face that makes him steal.
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From Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #11 published March 1957
was Who Am I? [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1344]
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Trick or Treat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Synopsis: A lethal virus is being transported on the Titanic.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #195 published October 1971
was Trick or Treat [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1.5
Job Number: [G-390]
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House of Mystery #196

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #196 published November 1971
was A Girl and Her Dog [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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A Girl and Her Dog!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Peter (dog); Michael; Lissa; Miss Cruthers
Synopsis: During WWII, two orphans are chased through bomb-ravaged London by Satan worshipers.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #196 published November 1971
was A Girl and Her Dog [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 9
Job Number: [J-1050]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #196 published November 1971
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1046]
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The Alien within Me

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: occult, science fiction
Character(s): Professor Vraney; Professor Adams
Synopsis: An alien sends his image to Earth to stop a bomb sent here by his race.
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From Content Item: FlagMy Greatest Adventure #60 published October 1961
was The Alien within Me [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1208]
Disclose Notes: Letters credit by Dwayne Best, added to the index for My Greatest Adventure #60.
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Child of the Dead

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Walter Scott
Synopsis: A woman is buried but when grave robbers dig her grave up they find her alive.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #196 published November 1971
was Child of the Dead! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 2
Job Number: [J-176]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Cain's Room 13
Character(s): Cain
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #196 published November 1971
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1146]
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Dark Journey

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Synopsis: A man who takes a fortune that was meant to build a hospital in Africa is cursed by the village witch doctor.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #72 published March 1958
was Dark Journey [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1373]
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My Heart Becomes So Icy Cold

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Feature(s): A Witch's Garden of Curses
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #196 published November 1971
was My Heart Becomes So Icy Cold [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: "Homage" to William Wordsworth's poem "My Heart Leaps Up" (1802). Joe Orlando is credited as artist in the table of contents.
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The Little People!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Michael O'Bannion
Synopsis: Michael O'Bannion makes a bargain with the little people to trade his unwanted baby girl for a baby boy.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #196 published November 1971
was The Little People! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
Job Number: [157]
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House of Mystery #197

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #197 published December 1971
was Ghost Ship [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Ghost Ship

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); John Dodson; Jamie; Captain Jonah Frame; Fenton
Synopsis: After a mutiny, three men are picked up by the Flying Dutchman.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #197 published December 1971
was Ghost Ship [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 12.5
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Mr. Mortem!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Vera; Drew Wilson; Conrad Wilson; Mr. Mortem; Biff Saunders
Synopsis: When Drew Wilson sees a strange man at his uncle's funeral, and again at the death of a boxer he realizes that Death itself has been stalking him.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #20 published November 1953
was Mr. Mortem! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 5.67
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I Wish I May, Wish I Might

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Mark Wagner; Genie
Synopsis: Mark Wagner finds an old bottle with a Genie in it and decides to trade places with him.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #197 published December 1971
was I Wish I May, I Wish I Might [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 3.5
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #197 published December 1971
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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House of Horrors

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Frank Cannon; Anna Vargas; Catherine Vargas; Jan Vargas
Synopsis: Frank Cannon believes that the strange family on the outskirts of town are really vampires.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #197 published December 1971
was House of Horrors [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
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The Guardian of the Past

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult
Character(s): Mr. Haver; Orab; Gamel; Rami
Synopsis: An expedition to the Egyptian tomb of Khardis III leads to the theft of emeralds and a strange time trip to the era of the Pharaohs and back.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Secrets #11 published July 1958
was The Guardian of the Past [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
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House of Mystery #198

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #198 published January 1972
was Mordok Lives! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Two Lives to Live!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Ian Lerner; Satan; Luisa
Synopsis: A master artist gives his soul to Satan for the ability to be twins, one who can paint and one who can party.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #198 published January 1972
was Two Lives to Live! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #198 published January 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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He Adopted a Martian Boy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Fred Marshal; Akza
Synopsis: When a Martian child crash-lands on his remote island, Fred Marshall is taught a lesson in turning his back on humanity.
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From Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #28 published August 1958
was I Adopted a Martian Boy [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1472]
Disclose Notes: Original title: I Adopted a Martian Boy
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Brief Visit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Satan; Nilats (demon); Itepal (demon); Reltih (demon)
Synopsis: Satan takes the form of man to walk the Earth for an hour.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #198 published January 1972
was Brief Visit [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: [G-1001]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Cain's Room 13
Character(s): Cain
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #198 published January 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 3 gag cartoons
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The Day of the Demon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Mordok; Gustav Tablun; Peter Kurt; Erica; Stefan
Synopsis: Townspeople plan to raise a demon from the pits of hell and plan to sacrifice young Stefan to the demon.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #198 published January 1972
was The Day of the Demon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1276]
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The Thing in the Telescope

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: crime, occult
Character(s): Detective-Lieutenant John Hollis; Oswald Freems; Willy; Jack
Synopsis: A group of thieves try to locate the gems their boss had stolen but as each looks into a telescope he left them they die.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #60 published March 1957
was The Thing in the Telescope [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1471]
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House of Mystery #199

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #199 published February 1972
was Snow Beast [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1507]
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Sno' Fun!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (story host); Gregory (gargoyle); Dr. Wallace B. Peterson (scientist); Professor Strauss (scientist)
Synopsis: Dr. Wallace B. Peterson wants the fame of the discovery of a lost civilization in Antarctica for himself and so kills his colleague Professor Strauss. On the exploratory mission he is then captured and kept prisoner by that lost race of monstrous men who want to know everything about the outside world. A long time later he manages to escape but returning to civilization he doesn't feel well and goes to relax at the House of Mystery. There he finally melts to water having physically become like one of those lost men.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #199 published February 1972
was Sno' Fun! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Job Number: [J-878]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #199 published February 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1438]
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He Doomed the World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Frank Cable; Mr. Hiller; Mr. Lollar; Mr. Carlson; Mr. Hogarth
Synopsis: Frank Cable sends four explorers to place special metal rods at the highest, lowest, hottest and coldest parts of the Earth.
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From Content Item: FlagMy Greatest Adventure #17 published September 1957
was I Doomed the World [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Original title: I Doomed the World
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Cain; Gregory
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #199 published February 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1436]
Disclose Notes: 3 gag cartoons
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Snow Beast

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Kirk; Sam; Nita; Su-Ka-Tae (Abominable Snowman)
Synopsis: Alaskan miners are being attacked by someone, is it the Su-Ka-Tae or something else?
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #199 published February 1972
was Snow Beast [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1223]
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The Whole Ball of Tin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Wilson Brown; J. Frederic Brown
Synopsis: After killing a man, Willie goes to his estranged father for help evading the police.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #199 published February 1972
was The Whole Ball of Tin [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1186]
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The Haunting Wind!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Dan Russell; Jim Nelson
Synopsis: After stealing a ruby ring in Tibet, Dan Russell is cursed to die by a vengeful wind.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Phantom Stranger #2 published October 1952
was The Haunting Wind! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: [J-1481]
Disclose Notes: Script: Writer is listed as unknown in the table of contents.
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House of Mystery #200

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #200 published March 1972
was The Beast's Revenge [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1527]
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Glad you could make it!
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #200 published March 1972
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1497]
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The Beast's Revenge

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); John; Margaret
Synopsis: John is impatient with his sister's love of animals, and accidentally kills her when she tries to protect her dog from his anger. John is then attacked and killed by other animals around the farm that his sister had befriended.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #200 published March 1972
was The Beast's Revenge [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1369]
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The Secret of Camp Galaxy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Johnny Thornton; Mr. Nairam; Vorkle; Thboothga; Uncle Y'Tram; Zeba; Orgaal; Svardo
Synopsis: Johnny Thornton is chosen to go to a summer camp staffed by aliens from other planets, but his parents believe it's all an elaborate hoax.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Secrets #26 published November 1959
was The Secret of Camp Galaxy [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.5
Job Number: [J-1526]
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The Forbidden Wish

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Cal Colby; Helen
Synopsis: Cal Colby finds a Native American talisman that grants him whatever he wishes for, but warns him not to wish for immortality.
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From Content Item: FlagTales of the Unexpected #7 published November 1956
was The Forbidden Wish [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Job Number: [J-1392]
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The Lunatic

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Aaron Edwards; Peter Edwards
Synopsis: Angry villagers demand that one of two brothers should be killed because he is insane, but which one is it?
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #200 published March 1972
was The Lunatic [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 5
Job Number: [J-1242]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #200 published March 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1435]
Disclose Notes: 3 gag cartoons
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A Breath of Black Death

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Terron; Tatuk
Synopsis: An Egyptian Pharaoh begs the gods to restore his son to life, but is unwilling to pay the price they demand.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #200 published March 1972
was A Breath of Black Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
Job Number: [G-915]
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Slogging through the Swamp on a Murky Evening

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Feature(s): A Witch's Garden of Curses
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #200 published March 1972
was Slogging Through the Swamp on a Murky Evening [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [G-752]
Disclose Notes: Adaptation of the Robert Frost poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." Artwork credited to Joe Orlando in this volume's table of contents.
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House of Mystery #201

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #201 published April 1972
was The Demon Within [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1586]
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain; Frankenstein monster
First Line: You wouldn't think so -- but it can get kinda lonely around here sometimes!
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #201 published April 1972
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1444]
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Put Your Trust in a Killer!

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Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); George Ringler; Julie Ringler; Big Joe
Synopsis: George Ringler is on death row for a murder he didn't commit.
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was Put Your Trust in a Killer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Disclose Notes: Cain takes a hand in this story rather than being just the narrator.
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Million-Dollar Magic

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Caspar Creed; Jenkins; James Wood
Synopsis: Caspar Creed uses his fortune to find a magical artifact to give him back his youth.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #60 published March 1957
was Million-Dollar Magic [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1563]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1440]
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Hail the Conquering Aliens

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Dan Welks; Hal; Mayor Plover; Betty Sears; Colonel Bear
Synopsis: Returning home from a trip, Dan Welks is shocked to discover that his town has been taken over by alien invaders, but two surprise twists await him before the situation is resolved.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #103 published October 1960
was Hail The Conquering Aliens [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1571]
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The Demon Within!

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Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Gary Winters (boy who can become a monster); Gary Winters (Gary's father); Kathy Winters (Gary's sister); Mildred Winters (Gary's mother)
Synopsis: A boy who has magical powers, repeatedly transforms himself in public into a gruesome monster, terrifying everyone. His family decides first to cure him and then to have him lobotomized.
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was The Demon Within! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1301]
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A Tale of Vengeance!

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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Chet Yovac; Whitney Claymore
Synopsis: Chet Yovac takes revenge on the owner of the coal mine that his father died within.
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was A Tale of Vengeance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1377]
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House of Mystery #202

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Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #202 published May 1972
was The Shearing of a Soul! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Welcome back! Don't let the size of my little flock fool you!
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was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1584]
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The Shearing of a Soul!

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Carson Shrew; Milly Crochet; Abner; Ellen; Jubal
Synopsis: When her husband dies, a woman makes a pact with the devil to place his mind inside their newborn son.
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was The Shearing of a Soul! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1182]
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A Deal with a Sorcerer!

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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Franklin Owen; Urbain; Mr. Gaufridi
Synopsis: Franklin Owen sells his soul to become a sorcerer.
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was A Deal with a Sorcerer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1518]
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Stay Away from Me -- You Might Die

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult, science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Dr. Bertrand; Charles
Synopsis: Dr. Bertrand finds a bomb from outer space but can't let go of it for fear of it exploding.
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From Content Item: FlagMy Greatest Adventure #72 published October 1962
was Stay Away from Me -- You Might Die [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7.67
Job Number: [J-1578]
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Trick or Treat

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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Adolf Hitler
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was Trick or Treat [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1.5
Job Number: [G-341]
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The Poster Plague!

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Warren; Debbie
Synopsis: Someone has been putting up out-dated posters on a college campus.
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was The Poster Plague [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1514]
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The Phantom on Wheels!

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Ted Perry; Mr. Denning; Murdock the Magician; Mr. White
Synopsis: Ted Perry, a debunker of supernatural claims, drives a car that was cursed by Murdock the Magician.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #58 published January 1957
was The Phantom on Wheels! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1562]
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House of Mystery #203

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Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #203 published June 1972
was The 1000 Eyes of Death [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1615]
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Welcome to my private aviary behind the House of Mystery!
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #203 published June 1972
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1673]
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The 1000 Eyes of Death

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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Mark Dawson; Bear Claw
Synopsis: Mark Dawson has been killing all the eagles on his ranch, even after the Indian Bear Claw warned him that they would get their revenge.
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was The 1000 Eyes of Death [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
Job Number: [J-1414]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #203 published June 1972
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1439]
Disclose Notes: 3 gag cartoons
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The Golden Doom

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Emile Marlez; Dr. Devin
Synopsis: Emile Marlez finds the Midas Potion that causes him to turn everything he touches for one week into gold.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #64 published July 1957
was The Golden Doom [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1678]
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Almost Human

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Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Donald Morrison; Mary Morrison; Al; Pop
Synopsis: Donald Morrison, a deaf mute child, was raised in darkness by his parents until he reaches adulthood and escapes.
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was Almost Human [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1486]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1458]
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The Tower of Prey

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); J. J. Rahtlar; Mary Q. Lardley
Synopsis: When he buys Mary Q. Lardley's apartment building so he can put up a skyscraper, she places a curse on him.
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was The Tower of Prey [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 11
Job Number: [J-1504]
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House of Mystery #204

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Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #204 published July 1972
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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All in the Family...

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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Mary; Fred; Gloria
Synopsis: When Fred and Mary are stranded in the swamp they find a house that Mary had nightmares about the night before.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #204 published July 1972
was All in the Family... [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 9
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #204 published July 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Realm of the Mystics

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, informational, non-fiction, occult
Synopsis: Retelling of the Muslim legend of Zacornu, the Tree of Demons.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #204 published July 1972
was Zacornu, the Tree of Demons! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Writer and artist listed as unknown in this volume's table of contents.
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Never Deal with a Demon

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Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Cooper
Synopsis: Cooper summons a demon to give him money. He is safe from the demon as long as he doesn't go through a red door.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #204 published July 1972
was Never Deal with a Demon [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 3
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To Die for Magda!

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Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Stephan Tiza; Magda Kossu; Janos Kossu; Mr. Kossu
Synopsis: Stephan is tricked into signing a fake confession stating that he's a warlock.
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was To Die for Magda! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
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House of Mystery #205

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Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #205 published August 1972
was The Coffin Creature [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1452]
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Greetings! Welcome to the basement of the House of Mystery!
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #205 published August 1972
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1690]
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The Coffin Creature

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Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Stinky; The Coffin Creature; Pierre; Claude La Plat
Synopsis: Two trappers in the swamp find the treasure the ghostly Coffin Creature has been searching for.
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was The Coffin Creature [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
Job Number: [J-1626]
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Phony Face!

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Grant Weymore; Dr. Magog
Synopsis: Grant Weymore is on the run from the police after pulling a big bank job. Dr. Magog offers to change Grant's face so he won't be recognized.
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was Phony Face! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 5
Job Number: [J-1642]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #205 published August 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-827]
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Over the High Side

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Dave the Buck; Beelzebub
Synopsis: Dave the Buck, a member of a motorcycle gang, brags that he'd take on Beelzebub himself for his girlfriend.
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was Over the High Side [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: [J-1233]
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House of Mystery #206

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Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #206 published September 1972
was The Burning [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1790]
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Welcome back! I'm Cain, your conscientious caretaker...
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was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1633]
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Sentimental Journey

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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Aunt Aggie; Dana
Synopsis: Dana holds a fake seance to try to convince his rich aunt to commit suicide.
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was Sentimental Journey [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1660]
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Beastly Funny

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Genres: humorous
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was Beastly Funny [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Burning!

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Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Meg Cooper (witch); Adam Strat
Synopsis: A man, without any memories, is apparently saved from death by Meg Cooper, an ugly witch. After having Meg make him a lot of gold, he betrays her to the local village. She is tried and burned alive and Adam reverts to the straw man he was.
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was The Burning! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1664]
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A Real Mother!

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Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Lester; Muriel; Jack
Synopsis: Lester's step-mom locks him in a closet when his father is away, but his stuffed lion gets revenge for Lester.
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was A Real Mother! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1608]
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House of Mystery #207

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Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #207 published October 1972
was Last Ritual, Last Rites [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain; Gregory
First Line: Greetings, effendi, and welcome to the House of Mystery!
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #207 published October 1972
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1812]
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Last Ritual Last Rites

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Bennett Renier; Charlotte Renier; Hillory; Amrita
Synopsis: Bennett wants his wife dead but fears that her Hindu servant is prolonging his life.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #207 published October 1972
was Last Ritual, Last Rites [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
Job Number: [J-1700]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #207 published October 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Spell!

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Ol' Nell
Synopsis: Ol' Nell tries to conjure up a demon.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #207 published October 1972
was The Spell! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 2
Job Number: [J-1667]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Cain's Rumpus Room
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was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-504]
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This Evil Demon Loves People!

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Alex Garvey; Geoffry Garvey; Mrs. Cooney; Miss Schermerhorn; Hilda Garvey
Synopsis: A baby demon is trapping people who cross him in bottles.
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was This Evil Demon Loves People! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 9
Job Number: [J-1598]
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House of Mystery #208

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Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #208 published November 1972
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Creator of Evil!

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Fred; Judge Wheatly; Phil Butler; Leonard Martin; Robert Albertson; Boris Illytch; Professor Phi; John Curry; Doris Edmond
Synopsis: Boris Illytch, locked away in prison, uses his telepathic powers to get revenge on the judge and jury that prosecuted him.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #208 published November 1972
was The Creator of Evil! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 12
Job Number: [J-1489]
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The Day the Clock Stopped?

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult, science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Adam Sneal; Robert; Kinderger; Nick Roma
Synopsis: When people in a small town stop dying, the mortician decides to take matters into his own hands and generate himself some business.
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was The Day the Clock Stopped? [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
Job Number: [J-1544]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Gregory
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #208 published November 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1845]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #208 published November 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Job Number: [J-553]
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House of Mystery #209

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #209 published December 1972
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1902]
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, humorous, occult
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Greetings out there! I'm Cain, caretaker and part-time babysitter here...
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #209 published December 1972
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1897]
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For Money... For Love!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); John; Mr. Lawson; Mary Lawson; Aaron Milford
Synopsis: Mr. Lawson will not let his daughter marry John because he is poor. John becomes a grave robber to earn enough money for the marriage.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #209 published December 1972
was For Money... For Love! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1708 and J-1756]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #209 published December 1972
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 0.5
Job Number: [J-1881]
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Maniacs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Myra; Michael O'Donoghue
Synopsis: A werewolf is hunted by a local sheriff.
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was Maniacs [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1717]
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Tomorrow I Hang!

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Mario; Viola
Synopsis: Mario is sentenced to death by hanging but he is looking forward to it as it will complete his transformation into a vampire. Unfortunately for him, the method of execution is changed at the last moment.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #209 published December 1972
was Tomorrow I Hang! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 5
Job Number: [J-1761]
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House of Mystery #210

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #210 published January 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1993]
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The Exterminator

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Frank Alban; Rita; Mrs. Latrodectus
Synopsis: Frank Alban is the best exterminator in the world, until he meets Mrs. Latrodectus.
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was The Exterminator [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1966]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #210 published January 1973
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1848]
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The Immortal

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Cassandro; Marco Polo
Synopsis: Cassandro wants the secret to immortality and butchers an entire village in Cathay until their holy man gives him the secret.
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was The Immortal [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 6
Job Number: [J-1686]
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Body Beautiful

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); John Bannister; Martha Bannister; Anne
Synopsis: John plans to kill his wife Martha. He studies on suspended animation, hoping to fake his own death until he can awaken and return to his mistress.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #210 published January 1973
was Body Beautiful [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1336]
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House of Mystery #211

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #211 published February 1973
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1587]
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): House of Mystery
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Across from me is a guy who claims to be the chess champ of the world...
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #211 published February 1973
was [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1693]
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Deliver Us from Evil

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Emile Dravos; Peter Janos; Maria Dravos
Synopsis: The peasants ask Dravos to kill the werewolf that is terrorizing their valley. Little do they know that they are exchanging a werewolf for something more sinister.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #211 published February 1973
was Deliver Us from Evil [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 10
Job Number: [J-1719]
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #211 published February 1973
was [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 1
Job Number: [J-1933]
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Money to Burn

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); John Avery
Synopsis: John Avery thinks he can buy his way into heaven.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #211 published February 1973
was Money to Burn [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 3
Job Number: [J-1788]
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Unholy Change!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); George Farson; Freda; Mr. Perkins; Detective Sergeant Sloan; Marge
Synopsis: George Farson discovers that a magic mirror will let him slip into alternate versions of history.
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From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #211 published February 1973
was Unholy Change! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Job Number: [J-1718]

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