Cover: Curt Swan

House of Mystery #16

Jul 1953 · DC · 0.10 USD

📊 ~11,560 copies sold its debut month

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In "Dead Men Tell No Tales!", a 1953 DC gem, the ruthless gangster Nesbitt finds himself haunted by the eerie, crime-re-enacting shadow of the private detective he murdered—Maxon. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated with chilling precision by Curt Swan, this haunting tale unfolds as Nesbitt’s guilt manifests in a way he can’t outrun, with the cover by Curt Swan capturing the story’s unsettling mood.

Contains 5 stories

Dead Men Tell No Tales!

6 pp · Detective-Mystery

Henry JohnsonDaveArnold MilesJulius CaesarGeneral George CusterEric Johnson

The Haunted Airfield

0.5 pp · Non-Fiction

Lady Luck Wore Black!

5.5 pp · Spy

In a sleek Monaco casino, a lucky gambler finds himself drawn to a shadowy woman known only as "Lady Luck," whose presence brings him endless wins—until the thrill turns dangerous. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 5.5-page tale unfolds with a pulse of suspense, where every roll of the dice might be a signal in a high-stakes game of espionage.

The Man Who Killed His Shadow

5.75 pp · Crime, Horror-Suspense

In "The Man Who Killed His Shadow," gangster Nesbitt is haunted by the eerie, crime-reenacting shadow of the detective he murdered—Maxon—leaving him no peace as he tries to outrun his guilt. The story unfolds with a chilling sense of dread, as Nesbitt’s own shadow becomes a relentless, living reminder of his crime.

His Name on a Bullet!

6 pp · Drama

In "His Name on a Bullet!", Police Detective Lieutenant Hodges confronts his deepest fear after being shot, forcing him to face a superstition that’s haunted him for years. As he recovers in the hospital, the line between fate and will begins to blur.