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Cover: Bill Ely

House of Mystery #81

Dec 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Man Who Made Utopia," a mysterious alien missile crashes to Earth, carrying four enigmatic chemicals that trigger unpredictable and perilous reactions—just as two brilliant scientists confront the unintended consequences of their own groundbreaking invention. Bill Ely’s striking art, both interior and on the cover, brings a haunting, otherworldly tension to this 1958 DC tale, where curiosity and caution collide in a story that lingers long after the final page.

Contains 4 stories
The Man Who Made Utopia
5.67 pp · Science Fiction
Mayor (unnamed)Mr. T. Erutuf

In "The Man Who Made Utopia," a strange architect known only as Mr. Erutuf arrives with a vision: a city of perfect homes powered by science beyond Earth's grasp. But as he offers these marvels to a skeptical world, he discovers that humanity's readiness for progress may be the greatest obstacle of all.

The Prisoners of the Paints
5.67 pp · Fantasy
The Boy with the Super Powers!
5.67 pp · Science Fiction
BillyFredAnn

In "The Boy with the Super Powers!" from House of Mystery #81 (1958), a mysterious pair of strangers entrust a humble farmer and his wife with the care of a quiet, enigmatic boy—whose hidden origins and extraordinary abilities soon hint at a destiny far beyond their quiet farm. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with quiet suspense as the boy’s true identity begins to reveal itself.

The Menace of the Alien Test Tubes!
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
BurkeWatkinsColonel Stryker

In "The Menace of the Alien Test Tubes!" from House of Mystery #81, a mysterious alien missile lands on Earth, carrying four enigmatic chemicals sealed in test tubes that spark violent reactions—just as two scientists, already working on a groundbreaking invention, find their own experiments suddenly under cosmic scrutiny. The story unfolds with quiet dread as the scientists confront the unsettling truth that their discovery may not be as isolated as they thought.

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Full credits

artist, inker Bill Ely
cover pencils, inks Bill Ely

Reprints

Reprinted in Five-Score Comic Monthly #14 (1959), Big Boy #36 (1959), Mystery in Space #9 (1960), Cuentos de Misterio #2 (1960), Monde Futur #16 (1974), Big Boss #21 (1975)

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