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House of Mystery #174 (Jun 1968, DC Comics) — GD 2.0
1st Issue in New Mystery-Horror Format • Carmine Infantino Layouts • Joe Orlando & Sergio Aragonés Contributions
A landmark issue that redefined House of Mystery from a standard anthology into a gothic horror series — the beginning of DC’s Bronze Age horror resurgence. With Joe Orlando taking editorial control, this issue blends eerie reprints from House of Secrets with new framing art and a fresh macabre tone that would set the standard for years to come.
📚 Stories:
“The Wondrous Witch’s Cauldron” — Art by Lee Elias
“The Man Who Hated Good Luck!” — Art by Doug Wildey
“Museum of Worthless Inventions” — Art by Bernard Baily
“The Court of Creatures” — Script by Jack Miller, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mort Meskin
Plus: a one-page humor feature by Sergio Aragonés
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
GD (2.0) — Centerfold detached and bottom staple detached. Moderate spine and edge wear with visible creasing and general surface wear. Fully complete and readable with strong color retention for grade.
House of Mystery #174 (Jun 1968, DC Comics) — GD 2.0
1st Issue in New Mystery-Horror Format • Carmine Infantino Layouts • Joe Orlando & Sergio Aragonés Contributions
A landmark issue that redefined House of Mystery from a standard anthology into a gothic horror series — the beginning of DC’s Bronze Age horror resurgence. With Joe Orlando taking editorial control, this issue blends eerie reprints from House of Secrets with new framing art and a fresh macabre tone that would set the standard for years to come.
📚 Stories:
“The Wondrous Witch’s Cauldron” — Art by Lee Elias
“The Man Who Hated Good Luck!” — Art by Doug Wildey
“Museum of Worthless Inventions” — Art by Bernard Baily
“The Court of Creatures” — Script by Jack Miller, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Mort Meskin
Plus: a one-page humor feature by Sergio Aragonés
📝 Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes
GD (2.0) — Centerfold detached and bottom staple detached. Moderate spine and edge wear with visible creasing and general surface wear. Fully complete and readable with strong color retention for grade.