House of Mystery #191

Name: House of Mystery #191
Brand: DC

Mar 1971 · DC · 0.15 USD

“No Strings Attached!”

In "No Strings Attached!", a grieving puppeteer’s legacy lives on in unexpected ways as his beloved puppets awaken after his passing, driven by memories of the children he once delighted. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with expressive art by Bill Draut, this haunting tale from House of Mystery #191 (1971) explores the quiet power of forgotten stories and the echoes of kindness. The cover, a striking collaboration by Neal Adams, captures the eerie elegance of the moment the puppets rise.

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writer Len Wein · artist, inker Bill Draut · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Neal Adams

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writer Len Wein

artist, inker Bill Draut

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils, inks Neal Adams

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A puppeteer is evicted from his house and dies without knowing that the children he entertained have not forgotten him. His puppets come to life to enact revenge on the heartless man who stole their master's home.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).