House of Mystery #201
In "Put Your Trust in a Killer!", a boy with mysterious powers struggles to control his terrifying transformations into a monstrous form, leaving his family desperate to help. Written by Joe Orlando and John Albano, with bold, expressive art by Jim Aparo—pencils, inks, and lettering all by the same hand—this haunting tale explores fear, identity, and the cost of desperation. The cover, a striking piece by MW Kaluta, captures the story’s eerie tension.
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A boy who has magical powers, repeatedly transforms himself in public into a gruesome monster, terrifying everyone. His family decides first to cure him and then to have him lobotomized.
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