House of Mystery #145
In "Secret of the Purple People," the Idol-Head unleashes the Venomee—mysterious beings driven by a desperate quest to become human—threatening to unravel the Manhunter’s control over his own shape-shifting abilities. Written by Jack Miller and brought to life by Joe Certa’s dynamic art and inks, this 1964 DC mystery delivers a chilling blend of alien intrigue and identity crisis, all wrapped in a striking cover by Certa.
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The Idol-Head releases the Venomee, a race of creatures who are searching for the means to turn into human form. They are able to disrupt the Manhunter's own power to change form.
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