House of Mystery, #168
Published: July 1967
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Stalemate!
Storyline
The Hoopster and Moonman are trapped by each other.
Characters
- Hoopster
- Moon Man [Erick Bolton
- Mr. Thunder]
- Robby Reed (inset)
Credits
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
1/32 Is Almost Real
Story Notes
Ad for 1/32 scale airplane models. On inside front cover.
The Marauding Moon Man
Storyline
A previous foe of Robby Reed, Erick Bolton, escapes prison and is accidentally transformed into Moon Man during his experiments. He then commits several crimes before Robby Reed captures him.
Characters
- Robby Reed [also as Hoopster
- Mole-Cometeer]
- Moon Man [Erick Bolton
- Mr. Thunder] (villain)
- Suzy
- Gramps Reed
- Miss Millie
Credits
- Script: Dave Wood
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: George Roussos
Story Notes
Script and inks credit from Martin O'Hearn via Ray Bottorff, Jr. http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/04/dial-h-for-hero-and-g-for-ghosts.html Origin and first appearance of Moonman.
Build Your Own Chamber of Chills Piece by Pulsating Piece!
Characters
- Dracula
- King Kong
- Frankenstein
- Mr. Hyde
- Phantom of the Opera
Story Notes
Ad for monster model kits. After page 6 of Dial H for Hero story.
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Ira Schnapp
- Inks: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Letters submitted by John C. Ogliore, Layne Cattivera, James Thompson, David Lewin, Peter O'Connor, John D. Taylor, and Steve Grande. Appears after the Aurora models ad.
"I never get a chance to play..."
Storyline
Billy is unable to play with his Aurora Model Motoring set because his father and friends are always using it, so he gives the set to his father for his birthday.
Characters
- Billy
- Billy's mother
- Billy's father
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Sequence is after letters page.
The House the Joker Built
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
House ad for Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #365, with cover shown, on sale May 31st. Bottom half of page with Billy story.
Make Your Summer Count!
Storyline
Two kids who could not find a summer job contact the city Recreation Supervisor about cleaning up a vacant lot, and receive supervision to do so and create a mural from the broken glass salvaged.
Characters
- Mr. Gray
- several unnamed children
- Recreation Supervisor
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff (uncertain)
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly. Sequence is before page 7 of Dial H for Hero story.
The Shouts Heard 'Round the World
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #194, with cover shown, on sale June 6th. At bottom of final page of Dial H for Hero story.
Thantos -- The 3-in-1 Man!
Storyline
Thantos, a being from another dimension, attempts to collect the materials that will allow him to return to earth at will, but Manhunter defeats him.
Characters
- Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz
- Marco Xavier]
- Zook
- Thantos (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller
- Pencils: Joe Certa
- Inks: Joe Certa
Another Star Collection
Credits
- Letters: Ira Schnapp (uncertain)
Story Notes
House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #193 [80 Page Giant #G-37], with cover shown, on sale May 9th. Between pages 3-4 of Martian Manhunter story.
Speedier Than the Gold Rush!
Credits
- Pencils: Mike Sekowsky
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
House ad for Showcase (DC, 1956 series) #69 [second appearance of The Maniaks], with cover shown, on sale May 23rd. Between pages 5-6 of Martian Manhunter story.
Be My Guest at America's Greatest Amusement Park
Characters
- Superman
Story Notes
Ad for amusement park with coupons. Between pages 5-6 of Martian Manhunter story.
The Murder of Clark Kent!
Featuring Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Story Notes
House ad for Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1955 series) #103, with cover shown, on sale May 25th. At bottom of last page of Martian Manhunter story.
Woods Edge A G.I. Battle Game
Story Notes
Ad for game with 88 soldier figures, from Helen of Toy Co.
Characters
- Superman
- Zha-Vam
- Green Lantern
- Baron Diablo
Credits
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Wayne Boring
Story Notes
Listing of DC comics on sale in late May 1967; includes cover art for Green Lantern (DC, 1960 series) #54 and illustration from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #352.
100 Individual Magnets
Story Notes
Ad for toy magnets from unknown company. On inside back cover.
How to Do Strong Man Tricks...Without Strength!
Story Notes
Ad for book on stunts from unknown company. On inside back cover.
Fun As All Outdoors...Even Indoors!
Story Notes
Ad for Daisy Model 26 B-B gun. On back cover.