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House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) comic books 1966

  • Issue #156
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 156
    • Water damage.

    Cover art by Jim Mooney. "The Magic Card!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; A group of kids discover the library. Untitled Dial H for Hero story, script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; Teen genius Robby Reed discovers a mysterious dial that can transform him into different super-heroes when he dials the letters "H-E-R-O"; He uses his newfound powers to battle the Thunderbolt Gang, but their leader, Mr. Thunder, escapes. Ads for Superman and Batman and Robin. "Look What Happened to J'onn J'onzz!" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The prophecy of the Book of Diabolu foretells that if the Manhunter touches the latest monster to appear from the Idol-Head, he will disappear. Ad for The Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $50 HOUSE OF MYSTERY #156 6.0 1ST ROBBY REED 1966 OW PAGES
    6 days left Auction HOUSE OF MYSTERY #156 (DC 1966) 1st App ROBBY REED "Dial H For Hero" + 6 more
    5 days left Auction House Of Mystery #156 Dial H For Hero!! January 1966

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  • Issue #157
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 157
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Cover oxidation.

    Cover art by Jim Mooney. "Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself?" public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Betsy tells young Bobby that he should keep his room neater but realizes that she has the same problem. "The Marauders from Thunderbolt Island" featuring Dial H for Hero, script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; The Thunderbolt Gang sets up a man-made island as their new headquarters, but Robby's three heroes defeat the gang's plans again. The Spectre ad. Batman ad with The Riddler. "Manhunter, World's Greatest Clown!" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Professor Hugo uses his mind control machine to force J'onn J'onzz to perform in a circus. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $20 HOUSE OF MYSTERY #157 DC COMICS F+ 6.5 SILVER AGE MARCH 1966 Martian Manhunter
    5 days left Auction House of Mystery #157 Dial H for Hero Robby Reed 1966 Vintage DC Comics

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  • Issue #158
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 158
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Water spotting.

    Cover art by Jim Mooney. "Dial "V" For Villain," script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; Daffy Dagan, leader of the Siren Gang, manages to get his hands on the H-Dial and accidentally dials V-I-L-L-A-I-N, which transforms him into a super-villain which Robby's heroes must overcome. "What's Your B.Q.*? (Brotherhood Quotient)" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Origin of the Diabolu Idol-Head," script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter and Zook track down the Idol-Head, and Manhunter is transported into the past where he fights the wizard Diabolu and learns the origin of the Idol-Head; Returning to the present, he finally destroys the artifact. Ad for Flash and Doom Patrol. Half-page Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $16 42853: HOUSE OF MYSTERY #158 VG Grade
    $16 42853: DC Comics HOUSE OF MYSTERY #158 VG Grade

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  • Issue #159
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 159
    • Staple rust and Migration
    • Water damage.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0962550006
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Jim Mooney. "The Clay-Creep Clan" featuring Dial H for Hero, script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; The Clay King has developed a formula to give his henchmen pliable powers to help in their crimes, but Robby's heroes are able to stop the gang. Superman ad. Half-page Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. "Your Free Trip Around the World!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; After telling the boys some tales, the sea captain takes them to the library where they can travel anywhere just by reading. Swing with Scooter ad. "The Devil Men of Pluto" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The Devil Men of Pluto come to Earth looking for a stolen treasure. A Showcase Disgrace -- The Inferior Five ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $140 House Of Mystery #159 CGC GRADED 9.0 - fourth Robby Reed -4th HIGHEST- ow/w pgs
    15 hours left Auction HOUSE of MYSTERY #159 (VG+) 1966 DIAL 'H' for HERO! HYPNO-MAN! MIGHTY MOPPET! DC

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  • Issue #160
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 160

    Cover art by Jim Mooney. Batman ad. 1st Silver Age appearance of Plastic Man in the Dial H for Hero story "The Wizard of Light," script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; While staying with his cousin Ned, Robby Reed uses his H-Dial to battle the villainous Wizard of Light in various super-heroic guises, including that of Plastic Man! "Natural Beauty -- Everybody's Fight" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff; excerpts from a speech by President Lyndon Johnson regarding the preservation of nature. Teen Titans ad. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 331,000; average print run 196,677. "Manhunter's New Secret Identity" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter agrees to infiltrate the criminal organization called VULTURE; He assumes the identity of Marce Xavier, a European playboy who recently died in an accident but whose death was not reported. Batman and Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $850 HOUSE OF MYSTERY #160 CGC 9.2 - 1st Silver Age Plastic Man
    2 days left Auction House of Mystery #160 DC horror comic 1st Silver Plastic Man 1966 KING CANDY
    1 day left Auction HOUSE OF MYSTERY #160 CGC 7.0-1st Silver Age App. Plastic Man OW/W Pages

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  • Issue #161
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 161
    • Water damage.

    Cover art by Jim Mooney. "The Mummy With Six Heads," script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; Robby uses his H-Dial to fight Joe Beket, a descendant of am Egyptian wizard who has different headpieces that give him the powers of various Egyptian gods. Half-page Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ad. "The Unmasking of Marco Xavier!" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; In his identity as Marco Xavier, Manhunter is captured by Sulkar, a VULTURE scientist who steals his memories and learns his secret identity. Blackhawk ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $2 House of Mystery #161 Fair DC 1966 Dial H for Hero I Combine Shipping
    $12 HOUSE OF MYSTERY #161 DC COMICS VG+ 4.5 SILVER AGE SEPT. 1966 Martian Manhunter
    3 days left Auction HOUSE OF MYSTERY #161 - 8.0 VF

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  • Issue #162
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 162

    Cover art by Jim Mooney. "The Monster-Maker of Littleville," script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney; Roban is seeking revenge on the town of Littleville for jailing him years ago, and uses a machine to turn people into monsters so that everyone will be frightened and leave the town. Plastic Man ad. Ads for Batman and Robin and Superman and Batman. "The Lair of Mr. V!", script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter tracks a gang of VULTURE crooks to Mr. V's headquarters, but when he arrests the overlord he finds that it is only one of Faceless's deputies in disguise. Green Lantern ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $10 House of Mystery #162 DC Comics Silver Age Horror 1st Print Good/VG *A3
    $18 House Of Mystery #162 (1966) 6.0 FN DC Silver Age Comic Book Dial For Hero
    6 days left Auction House of Mystery #162 DC Comics Dial H for Hero! 1966 VF/NM

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  • Issue #163
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 163

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "Baron Bug and His Insect Army," script by Dave Wood, art by Jim Mooney; Robby and his heroes (including a pair of twins this time) battle Baron Bug, a criminal scientist who can enlarge insects to giant size to help him commit robberies. Hawkman ad. Half-page Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. "The Doomed Captive!" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The Manhunter has double trouble when a criminal Mercurian teams up with Vulture. Batman and Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    8 days left Auction HOUSE OF MYSTERY 163 DC Comics 1966 DIAL H FOR HERO Silver Age

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