House Of Mystery had undergone a few changes over the years. First, as a sort of generic mystery/science fiction title, then as a home for super heroes like Martian Manhunter and Dial H For Hero...
...under the editorial direction of Joe Orlando, with issue number 174 (May-June, 1968, with a cover layout by Carmine Infantino, art by Joe Orlando and George Roussos, the title became a horror icon until its end with issue 321 (October, 1983).
Imagine the shock kids who had a subscription to see J'onn J'onnz (who started in issue
143 of June, 1964) or Robby Reed (premiering issue
156 of January, 1966) as they got that latest issue! Of course, the horror of a giant
Zook should not be underestimated....
Consider this an invitation to keep checking back in October, for more House of Mystery, and other spooky covers!
For those who like to flip to the end of a book, here is the end of the House Of Mystery!
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