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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.

Contains 3 stories
Boom!
8 pp · Horror-Suspense
Cain
Voice from the Dead...
3 pp · Horror-Suspense
Cain (host)
The Beautiful Beast
11 pp · Horror-Suspense
Cain (host)

In "The Beautiful Beast," Joe Carver, a fugitive fleeing through a murky swamp, stumbles upon a hauntingly beautiful woman adorned with a mysterious ruby necklace. When he attempts to steal it, the encounter takes a deadly turn—though the true nature of the woman remains shrouded in dread.

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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
artist, inker Al Williamson
cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

Reprints

Reprinted in House of Mystery #227 (1974), Il Est Minuit... l'Heure des Sorcières #2 (1975), Il Est Minuit... l'Heure des Sorcières #16 (1982), Fantomet #1/1995 (1995), Showcase Presents: The House of Mystery #1 (2006), Classici DC: House of Mystery #2 (2009), House of Mystery: The Bronze Age Omnibus #1 (2019)

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