House of Mystery #153
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In "The Giants Who Slept 1,000,000 Years," Manhunter faces a terrifying new threat when his old foe, Professor Hugo, awakens three prehistoric giants from suspended animation—only to transform himself into one of them. Now, with four colossal beings on the move, Manhunter must confront the scale of this ancient menace before it’s too late.
In "The Metal with a Memory," a scientist’s discovery of an otherworldly metal leads to an unexpected transformation when the material builds a house that soon takes flight—evolving into a spaceship and carrying several occupants back to its alien origin. The story unfolds with quiet wonder and a touch of eerie inevitability, as the boundaries between invention and destiny blur.
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Reprinted in Aventures Fiction #11 (1969), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #2 (2009)
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