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House of Mystery#114

Cover: Dick Dillin & Sheldon Moldoff

House of Mystery #114

Sep 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

“Captives of Medicine Man Island”

"Captives of Medicine Man Island" in House of Mystery #114 (1961) delivers a chilling twist on adventure and resurrection, as a legendary explorer’s sudden death reveals a secret: he was a robot, his consciousness preserved for future missions. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by Mort Meskin with inks by George Roussos, the story blends mystery and sci-fi in a tale that’s as haunting as it is unexpected. The cover by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff captures the eerie isolation of the island with striking, moody detail.

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writer Dave Wood · artist Mort Meskin · inker George Roussos · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Dick Dillin, Sheldon Moldoff

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Full credits

writer Dave Wood

artist Mort Meskin

inker George Roussos

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils Dick Dillin

cover inks Sheldon Moldoff

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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When a famous adventurer dies trying to save Earth from an alien menace, it's revealed that he is a robot that can be revived for future missions.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).