House of Mystery #258
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Blood and Tinsel," a bored demon named Dxyp attempts a reckless summoning that backfires, pulling a young boy into his realm instead of transporting himself to Earth—unintended chaos ensues. Written by Jack C. Harris and brought to life with Steve Ditko’s distinctive art and inks, this eerie 1978 tale blends supernatural mischief with a touch of dark whimsy, all rendered in Jerry Serpe’s colors and Todd Klein’s precise lettering. The cover, by Joe Orlando and Dick Giordano, captures the story’s unsettling tone with striking detail.
In "A Demon and His Boy," Dxyp the demon, restless in his realm, attempts a casual trip to Earth—only to accidentally summon a mischievous young boy instead. Now trapped in a bizarre, unexpected partnership, the demon must navigate the chaos the boy unleashes, all while trying to figure out how to send him back.
In "Wake Up the Dead," Dr. Charles Maynard makes a desperate, monstrous choice to save his paralyzed wife—transferring her mind into the body of a convicted murderess. When the procedure goes horribly wrong, the new host’s violent instincts surface, turning the homecoming into a nightmare. The story unfolds with chilling precision, blending psychological dread and body horror in a tale that lingers long after the final page.
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Reprinted in Weird Mystery Tales #36 (1978), Haunted Tales #31 (1978), Doomsday Album #11 (1978), Terror Tales Album #9 (1979), Terror Tales Album #10 (1979), Spectral #15 (1987), The Steve Ditko Omnibus #1 (2011), Horror #120, Horror #147
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