House of Mystery #166
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The King of the Curses!", Professor Morgan's ambitious experiment with a machine designed to visualize legendary creatures takes a terrifying turn when the very monsters he's conjuring begin to manifest in reality. Written by Dave Wood and brought to life by Jim Mooney’s dynamic art and George Roussos’s precise inks, this 1967 House of Mystery tale blends classic horror with a touch of mad science. The cover, also by Jim Mooney, captures the eerie moment just before the curse takes hold.
In "The King of the Curses!" from House of Mystery #166, Professor Morgan’s ambitious machine—meant to visualize legendary creatures—unintentionally awakens them in the real world, unleashing a threat he never anticipated. The story unfolds as the line between myth and reality blurs, leaving the professor to confront the consequences of his invention.
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Reprinted in Cuentos de Misterio #121 (1967), Green Lantern #23 (1978), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #2 (2009), Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero #[nn] (2010)
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