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Cover: Jim Mooney

House of Mystery #169

Sep 1967 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Terrible Toymaster," young Suzy stumbles upon Robby's hidden H-Dial and, in a twist of fate, is transformed into the powerful Gem Girl—though her newfound abilities come with a price. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Mooney (who also handled the cover pencils and inks), this 1967 installment of House of Mystery blends childhood wonder with superhero thrills in a story where courage and memory collide.

Contains 2 stories
The Terrible Toymaster
14.5 pp · Superhero
Robby Reed [as Velocity Kid, Astro]Suzy [as Gem Girl]Toymaster (villain)

When Suzy uncovers Robby’s secret and takes up the H-Dial, she’s transformed into the radiant Gem Girl—her courage and quick thinking proving vital in facing the menacing Toymaster. But after the battle, a sudden amnesia erases her memories of the adventure, leaving her with only a lingering sense of something extraordinary she once did.

The Manhunter Monster!
8.5 pp · Superhero
Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzMarco Xavier]Vulture (villains)Mr. V [Faceless] (villain)

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $5
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $944*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $483*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $190*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $130*
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $100*
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $80*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $67*
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $56*
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $39*
CGC 4.5 none in existence
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $31*
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Full credits

artist, inker Jim Mooney
cover pencils, inks Jim Mooney

Reprints

Reprinted in Green Lantern #29 (1979), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #2 (2009), Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero #[nn] (2010)

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