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Cover: Dick Dillin & Sheldon Moldoff

House of Mystery #142

Apr 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In House of Mystery #142, a struggling wax museum owner named Roger Leslie sees a surprising turn in fortune when his twin brother Clive sends a shipment of new figures—only to find the exhibits are far more than they seem. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Howard Sherman, this eerie tale unfolds with a chilling twist as the figures begin to move, hinting at a dark secret behind the museum’s new arrivals. The cover by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff captures the unsettling mood perfectly, setting the stage for a story that’s equal parts mystery and supernatural suspense.

Contains 5 stories
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8.67 pp · Crime, Fantasy

When Roger Leslie’s wax museum struggles to stay afloat, a shipment from his long-lost twin brother Clive brings unexpected — and unsettling — new exhibits. But these aren’t just any wax figures; they’re unnatural, restless, and drawn to priceless art, all under Clive’s unseen command.

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Raw (VG) $11
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $605*
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $310*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $180*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $122*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $83
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $64*
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CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $51*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $24*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $20*
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HOUSE OF MYSTERY 1964 #142 April Comic Book DC COMICS $14
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

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

Reprints

Reprinted in Century Comic #97 (1964), Five-Score Comic Monthly #74 (1964)

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