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Cover: Ruben Moreira

House of Mystery #22

Jan 1954 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Phantom's Return!”

In "The Phantom's Return!", newspaper reporter Mark Ransom finds himself drawn into a mystery that blurs past and present when he becomes convinced he's the reincarnated Roman general Marcellus. As he journeys to Italy to uncover the truth, the line between history and fate begins to unravel—leading to a chilling encounter at the site of Marcellus’s final moments. Nick Cardy’s dynamic art brings the eerie tale to life, while Ruben Moreira’s haunting cover sets the tone for a story where the past refuses to stay buried.

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artist, inker Nick Cardy · cover Ruben Moreira

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artist, inker Nick Cardy
cover pencils Ruben Moreira

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Newspaper reporter Mark Ransom is convinced to be the reincarnation of Roman general Marcellus. Traveling to Italy he discovers the place where Marcellus died. Ransom is killed by the falling statue of his ancient rival.

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