Cover: Neal Adams

House of Mystery #185

Mar 1970 · DC · 0.15 USD

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"Boom!" is a chilling tale from House of Mystery #185, a 1970 DC classic that delivers a classic horror twist in under ten pages. Written by Joe Gill and brought to life with striking visuals by Al Williamson, the story follows escaped convict Joe Carver as he stumbles into a swamp and encounters a mysterious woman adorned with a ruby necklace—only to meet a fate tied to her eerie charm. The cover, a dramatic, moody piece by Neal Adams, perfectly captures the story’s unsettling tone.

writer Joe Gill · artist, inker Al Williamson · cover Neal Adams

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writer Joe Gill

artist, inker Al Williamson

cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

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Escaped convict Joe Carver flees into a swamp where he meets a beautiful woman with a ruby necklace. He tries to steal the necklace, which leads to his death.

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