Cover: Joe Certa

House of Mystery #153

Sep 1965 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Giants Who Slept 1,000,000 Years”

In "The Giants Who Slept 1,000,000 Years," a scientist's discovery of an otherworldly metal leads to a house that defies explanation—transforming into a spaceship and carrying its inhabitants back to the planet of origin. Written by Dave Wood and brought to life with striking art by Lee Elias, this eerie tale from House of Mystery #153 (1965) blends science fiction and mystery in a story that lingers long after the final page. The cover by Joe Certa captures the unsettling wonder of the journey.

writer Dave Wood · artist, inker Lee Elias · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Joe Certa

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Cast · 4 characters

Dilly J'Onn J'Onzz Professor Eureka Willy

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writer Dave Wood

artist, inker Lee Elias

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils, inks Joe Certa

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A scientist discovers an unknown metal and uses it to build a house, but the house then transforms itself into a spaceship and returns to the planet where the metal came from, with several people inside.

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