House of Mystery #165
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Freak Super-Heroes," Robby Reed—still reeling from a near-fatal encounter with the robot Super-Hood—discovers that a strange electrical storm in space has somehow transformed him into a bizarre, unpredictable hero. Written by Dave Wood and illustrated by Jim Mooney with inks by George Roussos, this 1967 House of Mystery standout blends surreal sci-fi with classic superhero flair, all wrapped in a striking cover by Jim Mooney.
In "The Freak Super-Heroes," Robby Reed—still reeling from a battle with Dr. Rigoro Mortis' robot Super-Hood—discovers that a strange electrical storm in space has transformed him and others into bizarre, unpredictable heroes. Now, with his powers shifting unpredictably, Robby must navigate a world where the line between hero and oddity blurs, and even the most ordinary moments carry extraordinary risks.
In "The Deadly Martian," J'onn J'onzz faces off against the cunning Professor Hugo, who escapes custody and wields a radiation ray to thwart the Martian Manhunter. When the professor targets a new victim, J'onn takes a risky turn—posing as the prey to infiltrate the trap and secure the antidote, turning the tide in a tense game of wits.
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Reprinted in Cuentos de Misterio #117 (1967), Green Lantern #21 (1978), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #2 (2009), Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero #[nn] (2010)
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