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Cover: Jim Mooney

House of Mystery #161

Sep 1966 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Mummy with Six Heads," Robby taps into the power of his H-Dial to face off against Joe Beket, a descendant of an ancient Egyptian wizard whose mysterious headpieces grant him the abilities of different gods. Written by Dave Wood and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Jim Mooney—both on interior pages and the cover—this 1966 DC tale blends supernatural intrigue with classic mystery.

Contains 2 stories
The Mummy with Six Heads
15.34 pp · Superhero
Robby Reed [as MagnetoHornet-ManShadow-Man]Joe Beket (villain)Gramps Reed (cameo)Miss Millie (cameo)

In "The Mummy with Six Heads," Robby wields his H-Dial to confront Joe Beket, a descendant of an ancient Egyptian wizard whose six distinct headpieces grant him the divine powers of various gods. The clash unfolds as myth and modernity collide in a battle of wits and supernatural might.

The Unmasking of Marco Xavier!
7.67 pp · Superhero
Abba Sulkar (villain)VULTURE (villains)Mr. V [Faceless] (villain)Marie Fouchere

In "The Unmasking of Marco Xavier!" from House of Mystery #161, Manhunter finds himself trapped by Sulkar, a VULTURE scientist with a dangerous obsession for secrets. As the scientist begins to unravel Marco Xavier’s past, the line between hero and identity blurs in a tense game of memory and deception.

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Raw (VG) $17
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $918*
CGC 9.4 · 6 in census $470*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $272*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $185*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $127*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $98*
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $77*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $65*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $30*
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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 Aventures Fiction #45 (1975), Vengeur #19 (1987), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #2 (2009), Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero #[nn] (2010)

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