Cover: Ruben Moreira

House of Mystery #19

Oct 1953 · DC · 0.10 USD

📊 ~10,473 copies sold its debut month

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“Ghost Writer!”

"Ghost Writer!" is a chilling tale from House of Mystery #19 (1953), where a disgraced magician’s eerie return from the dead sends shockwaves through the world of illusion. Written and illustrated with moody precision by Nick Cardy, the story unfolds as a detective unravels a supernatural mystery that may be more trick than terror. The haunting cover by Ruben Moreira captures the eerie atmosphere, making this a standout in the series’ early years.

artist, inker Nick Cardy · cover Ruben Moreira

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Cast · 1 character

Binky Biggs

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artist, inker Nick Cardy

cover pencils, inks Ruben Moreira

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The magician Carlton Van Dru claims to have powers of real magic. Scorned by his unbelieving colleagues, Van Dru swears revenge. One day he is found dead, but returns from the grave to taunt his fellow magicians. A police detective investigates and exposes a hoax.

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