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Cover: Jim Mooney

House of Mystery #159

Jun 1966 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Clay-Creep Clan," a 1966 entry from House of Mystery, the Clay King unleashes a sinister formula that transforms his henchmen into malleable, shape-shifting criminals—turning their bodies into living clay. With art by Jim Mooney and a cover by the same, the story follows Robby as he faces off against this bizarre threat, relying on wit and courage to stop the creeping menace.

Contains 2 stories
The Clay-Creep Clan
15.34 pp · Superhero
Robby Reed [as Hypno-ManHuman StarfishMighty Moppet]The Clay Clan [Clay KingEddie KellerJoey Burton] (villains)

In "The Clay-Creep Clan," the Clay King unleashes a new formula that turns his henchmen into malleable, shape-shifting allies, turning the city into a playground for his criminal schemes. When Robby finds himself facing this bizarre new threat, he must rely on his wits and courage to outsmart a gang that can twist and reshape like clay.

The Devil Men of Pluto
8.67 pp · Superhero
The Devil Men of Pluto [NarXanadarL'Lex] (villains)

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CGC 9.6 · 5 in census $245
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $125*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $73*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $49*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $34*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20*
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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Cast · 1 character

Full credits

writer Dave Wood
artist, inker Jim Mooney
letterer Stan Starkman
cover pencils, inks Jim Mooney

Reprints

Reprinted in Cuentos de Misterio #95 (1966), Super DC Bumper Book #[nn] (1970), Aventures Fiction #29 (1973), Green Lantern #20 (1977), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #2 (2009), Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero #[nn] (2010)

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