House of Mystery, #7
Published: October 1952
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Issue Contents:
The Nine Lives of Roger Denham
Credits
- Pencils:
- Inks:
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Called Alger Denham on story inside.
Binky Asks "What Do You Know About Other People?"
Characters
- Binky
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Win Mortimer
- Inks: Win Mortimer
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Nine Lives of Alger Denham!
Storyline
A newspaper reporter first falls for the story he is told by Alger Denham, a man seemingly possessed by ingenious abilities. Then he uncovers a plot to murder his uncle behind it.
Credits
- Pencils:
- Inks:
Story Notes
Called Roger Denham on cover. First-person narrative.
"Put this box of Fleer's Dubble Bubble Gum in the vault..."
Credits
- Pencils: Ray Thompson
- Inks: Ray Thompson
Lover from the Dead!
Storyline
French actess Clairon breaks the heart of a man and is haunted by his voice for two years.
Characters
- Mlle. Hyperion Clairon
Strange Beliefs!
Storyline
Account of New Year's Day customs.
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes
Includes a plug for A Date with Judy.
The Devil Mask of Death!
Storyline
A group of tourists in Rio de Janeiro dons native devil masks for a parade. One of them, Peter Brent, wants to harm a friend of his, but is hit by a curse before he can accomplish his evil plan.
Characters
- Peter Brent
- Pedro Vagar
- Harry Gordon
- Ellen
- Dr. Rodney
Credits
- Pencils: Howard Purcell
- Inks: Charles Paris
Out of This World
Two More Thrilling Magazines for Mystery Fans!
Featuring Sensation Mystery; The Phantom Stranger
Museum of Murder!
Storyline
The killer "angel face" Finny hides as dummy in a wax museum.
Story Notes
First-person narrative.
Mysterious Portrait
Storyline
The painter Rossetti unknowingly recreates a painting which had been done 400 years before him.
How Would You Explain It?
Storyline
Article about "fate" versus "coincidence."
Credits
- Script: Jay Hero
The Riddle of the Split Siamese Twins!
Storyline
Peppi and Paul Belinda are Siamese twins working as a high wire act in the circus. When they are surgically separated, they keep sharing mind control and start a criminal career as robbers.
Credits
- Pencils: Leonard Starr
- Inks: Leonard Starr
Story Notes
Possibly originally a Dr. 13, Ghostbreaker story intended for Star Spangled #131. First-person narrative.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.