House of Mystery, #145
Published: September 1964
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Issue Contents:
Secret of the Purple People!
Characters
- J'Onn J'Onzz (mainstream Universe)
- Martian Manhunter (mainstream Universe)
- Zook
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
"Boys, girls, men, women..."
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Secret of the Purple People
Storyline
The Idol-Head releases the Venomee, a race of creatures who are searching for the means to turn into human form. They are able to disrupt the Manhunter's own power to change form.
Characters
- J'Onn J'Onzz (mainstream Universe)
- Martian Manhunter (mainstream Universe)
- Zook
- the Venomee
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
- Letters: Stan Starkman
Story Notes
Writer identification by Martin O'Hearn. Story in two chapters of 7.67 pages each.
"Tootsie Rolls go on and on..."
Story Notes
At the bottom of page 8 of the previous story sequence.
"Boys and girls!"
Story Notes
On the page immediately following page 8 of the previous story sequence.
"Use coupon below and House of Mystery will be delivered to you regularly..."
Story Notes
On the page immediately following page 8 of the previous story sequence.
"Come to the World's Fair!"
Story Notes
On the page immediately preceding page 9 of the previous story sequence.
"What makes a Tootsie Pop so special?"
Task Force
Story Notes
Sold by Helen of Toy.
Featuring Mysteries of the Ages
"In the middle of the 19th century, an Englishman named John Collins..."
Characters
- John Collins
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
"104 classic racing foreign modern cars only $1.49 postpaid"
"Now! Exciting triangle and diamond sets"
Treasure of Forgotten Powers
Storyline
Three treasure hunters are searching for the fabled hoard of Quixtol in South America.
Credits
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
- Letters: Stan Starkman
"I like chocolate fudge best!"
100 pc Toy Soldier Set $1.25
204 pc. Revolutionary War Soldiers Set
Credits
- Pencils: Russ Heath
- Inks: Russ Heath
"Look at Moolah on the bed of spikes."
Characters
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"Can you– bounce higher than a rubber ball?"
"Brother, can you spare a dime 10¢?"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.