House of Mystery, #158

Published: April 1966

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House of Mystery #158

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Issue Contents:
Dial V for Villain!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Quake-Master [Robby Reed]
  • Daffy the Great
Credits
Dial "V" For Villain
Story 1 16 pages superhero

"Once again the mysterious dial spins --"

Storyline

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.

Characters
  • Robby Reed [Quakemaster
  • The Squid]
  • Daffy Dagan [Daffy the Great] (villain, introduction)
  • The Siren Gang (villains)
  • Gramps Reed
  • Miss Millie
Credits
Story Notes

script credit from Rich Morrissey Story in two parts of 7.67 and 8.67 pages.

What's Your B.Q.*? (Brotherhood Quotient)
Story 2 1 page non-fiction
Story Notes

published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly

The Origin of the Diabolu Idol-Head
Story 3 8 pages superhero

"At last, J'onn J'onzz, Manhunter from Mars, catches up"

Storyline

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.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

origin and last appearance of the Idol-Head

Super-Hero Joins the Super-Freaks!
Story 4 0 pages superhero
Credits
Story Notes

house ad for The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #65

Story 5 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

letters submitted by Irene Vartanoff; Jerry Cohen; Alan Watson; Robert Kowalski; Richard Kowalski; Glen D. Johnson; Gloria Brown; Andrew Hanson; Richard Jankowski

Story 6 1 page non-fiction

"Golly! Bucket seats that really swivel!"

Story 7 1 page
Story Notes

listing of DC comics on sale in early March 1966