House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) comic books 1978

$1.00-sized 80-page issue. Cover by Berni Wrightson. Featuring: 5 page House of Mystery framing sequence written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Dick Ayers & Wayne Howard; 14 page story "Blood of the Vampire!" written by Michael Fleisher and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & Bob Smith; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Dave Manak; 8 page story "Perfect Poison" written by Steve Skeates & Michael J. Pellowski (story idea) and drawn by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) & Vince Colletta; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 7 page story "Satan's Child" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Arthur Suydam; 3 page story "Tricks or Treats" starring Abel, Murray Boltinoff, Mordred, Mildred and Cynthia, written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & Wayne Howard; 7 page story "Raise the Devil" written by David V. Reed (as Coram Nobis) and drawn by Ruben Yandoc; 9 page story "Museum of Murder!" written by Robert Kanigher & Michael J. Pellowski (story idea) and drawn by Alex Nino; 2 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Dave Manak; 7 page story "The Worm Turns!" written by Michael Fleisher & Russell Carley (art continuity) and drawn by Alfredo Alcala. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

$1.00-sized 80-page issue. Cover by Joe Orlando and Dick Giordano. Featuring: 5 page House of Mystery framing sequence written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Ric Estrada & Wayne Howard; 8 page story "The Ebony God" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 10 page story "A Gift From Satan" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Ernie Chan & Bill Draut; 7 page story "To Catch A God!" written by David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson) and drawn by Michael Golden; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler; 10 page story "Mirror Madness" written by Joe Gill, Otto Binder & Guy Lilian and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti & Tony DeZuniga; 8 page story "Haunts Upon A Time..." written by E. Nelson Bridwell and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 3 page story "The Fastest Draw in the East" written by Scott Edelman and drawn by Mark Bright & Aubrey Bradford; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler; 9 page story "Father to the Beast!" written by David Michelinie and drawn by Arthur Suydam. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Dick Giordano. Untitled story, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Cain invites the mailman in and shows him various artifacts related to the stories in this issue. "Blood and Tinsel," script by David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson), art by Ruben Yandoc (as Rubeny); Chad and his girlfriend Nancy are wandering round the backlot of Movietown Studios when they encounter a real vampire. "A Demon and his Boy," script by Jack C. Harris, art by Steve Ditko; Dxyp the demon is bored and wants to transport himself to Earth, but instead he accidentally summons a young boy to his realm who causes all sorts of trouble. "Gargoyle Twice A Day," script by Scott Edelman, pencils by Danny Bulanadi, inks by Bob McLeod; Joshua Levy's funhouse has a real gargoyle who drives off the gangsters who want protection money. "Dilemma" Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. "Showdown with Death!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; In the Old West, Death challenges gunman Edgar Elkins to a shootout. "Wake Up the Dead," script by Jack Oleck, art by E.R. Cruz; Dr. Charles Maynard transplants his paralyzed wife's brain into the body of a murderess; She stabs him to death but is arrested for the other woman's crimes. "The Champ Wouldn't Stay Dead!", script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Bernard Baily; Gangsters kill a prizefighter but his ghost returns for revenge. Cain's Game Room cartoon by Dave Manak. "Once a Criminal," script by Dave Vern (as David V. Reed), art by Frank Redondo; Hypnotist Monte Brink befriends a paroled convict upon his release from prison, but plans to use him to commit crimes. The Flash ad with Gorilla Grodd. "Street Killer," script by Wyatt Gwyon, pencils by George Rupert, inks by Dick Giordano; A serial killer is revealed to be a ghost cursed to commit every unsolved murder in New York City. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 109,191 Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 91,611. Superman Movie Report article; Biographical sketches of Gene Hackman and Glenn Ford. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Last $1.00 80-page giant. Cover by Joe Orlando and Dick Giordano. Featuring: 5 page House of Mystery framing sequence written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Ric Estrada & Romeo Tanghal; 6 page story "The Miracle at San Sebastian" written by Roger McKenzie and drawn by Noly Panaligan; 10 page story "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow..." written by David Michelinie & Dave Manak and drawn by Michael Golden; 5 page story "Return to Camelot Seven" written by Steve Clement and drawn by Don Newton & Bob Layton; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 7 page story "Do You Believe In...?" written by Greg Potter and drawn by John Fuller; 7 page story "Never Steal From A Blind Man" written by Maxine Fabe & Michael Pellowski (story idea) and drawn by Flor Dery; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 7 page story "Fire Sale" written by Bob Toomey and drawn by George Ruppert & Frank Chiaramonte; 6 page story "Vampiress of Central Park" written by Don Glut and drawn by Juan Ortiz & Vince Colletta; 1 page History of Mystery filler "Great Monster Mistakes!" starring Dracula, King Kong, Godzilla and Frankenstein's Monster, by Dave Manak; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler starring Benjamin Franklin, by Don Edwing (idea) and Dave Manak; 7 page story "Jack of Diamonds" written by Bob Toomey and drawn by Ruben Yandoc. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "A Demon Shared" written by Joe Gill and drawn by Noly Panaligan; 7 page story "The Monster of Darkwood Down" written by Bob Toomey and drawn by Abe Ocampo; 3 page story "Dead Wrong" written by T. Casey Brennan and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti; 7 page story "Go To Hades" written by Scott Edelman and drawn by Tenny Henson. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Bill Draut & Maurice Whitman; 6 page story "The Husker!" written by Greg Potter and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti; 6 page story "Gypsy Shade" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 1 page Cain's Game Room cartoon by Dave Manak; 6 page story "Jungle Demon" written by Bill Kelley and drawn by Ruben Yandoc; 5 page story "In The Two Faces of Death!" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Arthur Suydam. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Joe Orlando. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Paul Kupperberg and pencilled by Romeo Tanghal; 7 page story "At 11:40 P.M., I Die!" written by John Albano and drawn by Nestor Malgapo; 13 page story "Freed From the Infernos of Hell!" written by John Albano; 4 page story "The Grimble" written by Todd Klein and drawn by Tenny Henson. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page story "Intro page" drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 6 page story "Is There A Vengeance After Death?" written by Robert Ingersoll and drawn by Johnny Craig; 1 page Cain's Game Room story by Dave Manak; 9 page story "Exchange of Innocence" written by David Michelinie (as Barry Jameson) and drawn by James Pak. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.