House of Mystery, #156
Published: January 1966
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Characters
- Cometeer (mainstream Universe)
- Giantboy (mainstream Universe)
- The Mole (mainstream Universe)
- Robby Reed (mainstream Universe)
- Robby Reed (see aliases)
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
The Magic Card!
"Hi, everybody! What is this-- a three-ring circus?"
Storyline
A group of kids discover the library.
Characters
- Pete
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover. Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Previously appeared in DC comics cover-dated February 1959.
Dial H for Hero (1)
Storyline
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.
Characters
- Erick Bolton (mainstream Universe)
- Cometeer (mainstream Universe)
- Giantboy (mainstream Universe)
- Gramps (mainstream Universe)
- Miss Millie (mainstream Universe)
- The Mole (mainstream Universe)
- Mr. Thunder (mainstream Universe)
- Robby Reed (mainstream Universe)
- Robby Reed (first appearance and origin, see aliases)
- Mr. Armour
- Mr. Marlboro
- Bart
- Joey
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- Letters: Stan Starkman (uncertain)
Story Notes
Script credit from Rich Morrissey.
What's Happenin' on Route 66?
They're Old! They're Worth Gold! And Now They're Re-Told!
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Mr. Mxyztplk (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Black Raider
- Funnyface
- Goola
- Machine-Gun Mike
- Torgo
- Viper
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Superman (DC, 1939 series) #183 [80-Page Giant #G-17].
The Champ Wins Again!
Story Notes
Follows page 7 of the Dial H for Hero story.
The Beginning -- and the End!
Characters
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #347, on sale November 25th. Follows page 14 of the Dial H for Hero story.
Thunderbird and Chaparrall II (1)
"The most trusted name in modeling"
Story Notes
Follows page 14 of the Dial H for Hero story.
Special S1 Subscription Form
Story Notes
Subscription form for House of Mystery, House of Secrets, Strange Adventures, and Mystery in Space.
Look What Happened to J'Onn J'Onzz!
Storyline
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.
Characters
- J'Onn J'Onzz (mainstream Universe)
- Martian Manhunter (mainstream Universe)
- Zook (mainstream Universe)
- The Cobra-Beast (antagonist)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
- Letters: Stan Starkman
"Don't just dream about Tyco --- get a Tyco catalog and..."
Story Notes
Follows page 6 of the Manhunter from Mars story.
"Hey kids - Transogram's Daredevil Trik-Trak is a smash!"
Story Notes
Follows page 6 of the Manhunter from Mars story.
"Warning! Do not skip past this ad -- or you will miss out on..."
Characters
- Azmodus (mainstream Universe)
- Jim Corrigan (mainstream Universe)
- The Spectre (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #60 featuring the first Silver Age Spectre story, on sale November 25th. Follows page 11 of the Manhunter from Mars story.
The Rainbow Lad / The Shrieking Statue / The Man Who Vanished / "Fatal 20" Superstition (1)
Exciting Ant Farm
Hear This! Read This!
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
More Features! More Fun!
Story Notes
Back cover.