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Cover: Dick Dillin & Sheldon Moldoff

House of Mystery #126

Sep 1962 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Mind Prison," young Willie inherits a mysterious gift from his uncle—powers that seem like magic, but come with a dangerous twist. When the uncle’s true intentions surface, Willie must confront a deception that tests his trust and wit in ways he never expected. Penciled and inked by Howard Purcell, with a cover by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff, this 1962 DC tale blends mystery and suspense in a classic House of Mystery style.

Contains 3 stories
The Mind Prison
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
The Boy with the Princely Powers
7.67 pp · Fantasy

In "The Boy with the Princely Powers," young Willie inherits mysterious magical abilities from his uncle—only to discover the man is not who he claims to be. As the boy grapples with his newfound powers, he finds himself caught in a web of deception, forced to decide whether to trust the man who gave him magic or uncover the truth behind his uncle’s false identity.

The Human Totem Poles
8.67 pp · Horror-Suspense

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CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $1,083*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $555*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $321*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $218*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $115*
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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $77*
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Full credits

artist, inker Howard Purcell
cover pencils Dick Dillin
cover inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

Reprinted in Cuentos de Misterio #43 (1964), Green Lantern #16 (1977)

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