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House of Mystery#173
Cover: Jack Sparling

House of Mystery #173

Mar 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD
“Revolt of the H-Dial!”

In "Revolt of the H-Dial!", the Manhunter finds himself trapped by Faceless—only to discover the shocking truth: Faceless is actually the long-dead Marco Xavier, faking his demise for months. With the stolen H-Dial’s power spiraling out of control, the Manhunter must face the consequences of a weapon that could either save or destroy them all. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Joe Certa, with a striking cover by Jack Sparling, this 1968 DC classic delivers suspense and a twist that redefines the game.

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writer Jack Miller · artist, inker Joe Certa · cover Jack Sparling

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artist, inker Joe Certa
cover pencils, inks Jack Sparling

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The Manhunter is captured by Faceless, who is revealed to be the real Marco Xavier, whose death was faked months ago. The untested super-weapon stolen by VULTURE explodes, defeating the organization and killing Faceless.

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