House of Mystery, #149

Published: March 1965

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House of Mystery #149

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Issue Contents:
I Was Tried by an Insect Jury!
1 page science fiction
Credits
Friends Across the Seas
Story 1 1 page advocacy
Storyline

School children from around the world discuss letters from their pen-pals.

Story Notes

inside front cover; commemorating 1965 as International Cooperation Year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the United Nations

The Man-Thing That Unearthed Secrets
Story 2 9 pages superhero

"One moment he was human -- and next, an incredible creature -- a super-natural "bloodhound" that first scented, then sought out secreted objects!"

Storyline

The Idol-Head of Diabolu transforms a man into various destructive creatures and compels him to unearth hidden evil artifacts.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

Writer identification by Bob Hughes. Previously credited to Jack Miller.

Story 3 1 page
Story Notes

On the page between page 4 and page 5 of the previous story sequence.

Story 4 0 pages
Story Notes

Statement of October 1, 1964 No circulation information given. Owners: National Periodical Publications, Inc., Harry Donenfeld, J.S. Liebowitz; P.H. Sampliner; Irwin Donenfeld, S.U. Sampliner, and Sonia Iger, all at 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, N.Y.

Story 5 1 page humor

"Hmm... I must keep my flying carpet up to date!"

Story 6 1 page
The Magazine You Asked For!

Featuring 80 Page Giant Magazine; More Secret Origins

Story 7 1 page superhero
Story Notes

house ad for 80 Page Giant (DC, 1964 series) #8 [More Secret Origins], on sale January 14

The Town That Buried Me - Alive!
Story 8 7 pages horror-suspense
Storyline

A twin is having memory problems, uncertain which one he is.

Characters
  • Wayne Bostwick
  • Roy Bostwick
  • Doc Wheeler
  • Sheriff Lucas
Credits
Story 9 0 pages

Featuring Mysteries of the Ages

Story 10 1 page non-fiction
Story 11 1 page
I Was Tried by an Insect Jury
Story 12 9 pages science fiction
Storyline

A scientist discovers that his assistant has created giant intelligent insects who plan to rule the world.

Story Notes

Writer credit determined by textual analysis by Lou Mougin.

Story 13 1 page
Story Notes

Sold by Norton Products. On the page between page 6 and page 7 of the previous story sequence.

Two Great Heroes... in One Magazine!
Story 14 0 pages science fiction; superhero
Credits
Story Notes

house ad for Mystery in Space (DC, 1951 series) #98, on sale January 28

Make It a Happy Holiday -- With the Best in Comics!
Story 15 1 page
Story 16 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 17 1 page
Story Notes

Back cover.