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Cover: Frank Springer

House of Mystery #172

Jan 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "Manhunter's Stolen Identity!", a Martian meteor disrupts Manhunter’s shape-shifting abilities, leaving him trapped in the form of a VULTURE criminal while the thief takes on his identity. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Joe Certa, this 1968 tale from House of Mystery explores the chaos of mistaken identity with a sci-fi twist, all framed by Frank Springer’s striking cover.

Contains 3 stories
Manhunter's Stolen Identity!
10.5 pp · Superhero
ZookVULYURE (villains)Ivor Sandez

When a Martian meteor disrupts Manhunter’s shape-shifting abilities, he finds himself trapped in the body of a VULTURE criminal—while the criminal now wears his own face. With identities swapped and no way to reverse the change, Manhunter must uncover the truth before the real criminal vanishes into his life.

The Monsters from the H-Dial!
11.5 pp · Superhero
Robby Reed [PendulumChief Mighty ArrowHuman Solar Mirror]WingySuzyJim
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor

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Cast · 2 characters

J'Onn J'OnzzMoolah the Mystic

Full credits

writer Jack Miller
artist, inker Joe Certa
cover pencils, inks Frank Springer

Reprints

↩ Reprints Sensation Mystery #114 (1953), Tales of the Unexpected #2 (1956)

Reprinted in Green Lantern #32 (1980), Showcase Presents: Martian Manhunter #2 (2009), Showcase Presents: Dial H for Hero #[nn] (2010)

Key issues in House of Mystery

#156★
#156 1st appearance — Robby Reed
#175★
#175 1st appearance — Caïn
#290★
#290 1st appearance — Andrew Bennett
#39★
#39 1st appearance — Moolah the Mystic
#73★
#73 1st appearance — Peter Puptent

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