House of Mystery #201 (DC, 1972) VG 4.0 | Kaluta Cover | Bronze Age Horror | Cain & Aparo
House of Mystery #201 — VG (4.0)
DC Comics, April 1972
Bronze Age · Horror / Mystery · 52 pages · 25¢ cover price
House of Mystery #201 is a strong early-1970s entry from DC’s flagship horror anthology, featuring a striking Michael W. Kaluta cover emblematic of the period’s moody, illustrative style. Published during DC’s Bronze Age horror resurgence, this issue delivers a varied lineup of supernatural, suspense, and twist-driven stories framed by Cain, the series’ longtime host.
Highlights include “Put Your Trust in a Killer!” scripted by Steve Skeates, “The Demon Within!” plotted by Joe Orlando and written by John Albano with art by Jim Aparo, and “A Tale of Vengeance!” illustrated by Sam Glanzman. The issue also features Cain’s Game Room cartoons by Sergio Aragonés and additional mystery material by Bernard Baily and Ruben Moreira, making for a dense, creator-rich package.
A solid, representative Bronze Age horror issue with a desirable Kaluta cover, appealing to collectors of DC horror anthologies and early 1970s genre comics.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
VG (4.0). Moderate wear consistent with the grade, including handling and age-related wear. Overall presentation remains solid, with good eye appeal for a Bronze Age DC horror comic.
House of Mystery #201 (DC, 1972) VG 4.0 | Kaluta Cover | Bronze Age Horror | Cain & Aparo
House of Mystery #201 — VG (4.0)
DC Comics, April 1972
Bronze Age · Horror / Mystery · 52 pages · 25¢ cover price
House of Mystery #201 is a strong early-1970s entry from DC’s flagship horror anthology, featuring a striking Michael W. Kaluta cover emblematic of the period’s moody, illustrative style. Published during DC’s Bronze Age horror resurgence, this issue delivers a varied lineup of supernatural, suspense, and twist-driven stories framed by Cain, the series’ longtime host.
Highlights include “Put Your Trust in a Killer!” scripted by Steve Skeates, “The Demon Within!” plotted by Joe Orlando and written by John Albano with art by Jim Aparo, and “A Tale of Vengeance!” illustrated by Sam Glanzman. The issue also features Cain’s Game Room cartoons by Sergio Aragonés and additional mystery material by Bernard Baily and Ruben Moreira, making for a dense, creator-rich package.
A solid, representative Bronze Age horror issue with a desirable Kaluta cover, appealing to collectors of DC horror anthologies and early 1970s genre comics.
Maj. Picto’s Grading Notes:
VG (4.0). Moderate wear consistent with the grade, including handling and age-related wear. Overall presentation remains solid, with good eye appeal for a Bronze Age DC horror comic.
