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Cover: Bob Brown

House of Mystery #88

Jul 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Return of the Animal-Men," a 1959 DC mystery unfolds as strange phenomena—buildings levitating and vanishing—spike fear across the city, culminating in the sighting of an alien. But the real mystery lies in the man wrapped like a mummy, whose presence unnerves the alien, only to reveal a shocking truth when the alien is subdued. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Bob Brown, with cover art also by Bob Brown, this issue blends eerie suspense with a twist rooted in psychology and the unknown.

Contains 6 stories
Return of the Animal-Men
7.67 pp · Science Fiction

In "Return of the Animal-Men," Alan Hunter stumbles upon ancient African crypts adorned with depictions of Horus, Amun, and Anubis—only to encounter the very gods in the jungle beyond. But these aren't divine figures; they're alien visitors from Parma, who once found Earth charming and now return to claim its riches.

The Walking Stick!
2 pp · Horror-Suspense
The Human Hurricane
7.67 pp · Horror-Suspense

In "The Human Hurricane," photographer Paul Bradley ventures into the forbidden temple of Notus, the Wind God, despite the village’s warnings—only to find himself transformed into a force of nature. As he struggles to understand his new form and the curse that binds him, the festival’s celebration turns into a haunting reminder of what happens when curiosity defies the sacred.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Dr. Floogle
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
The Man the Creature Feared
7.67 pp · Science Fiction

In "The Man the Creature Feared," a mysterious alien causes buildings to float before landing again, but the only thing it seems to dread is a man wrapped in men's clothing like a mummy. When the police finally subdue the alien, they uncover a shocking truth: the alien was actually a doctor, and the mummy-like figure is a mental patient tied to the strange occurrences.

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Full credits

artist, inker Bob Brown
cover pencils, inks Bob Brown

Reprints

↩ Reprints House of Mystery #24 (1954)

Reprinted in Big Boy #39 (1959), Big Boy #43 (1960), Big Boy #44 (1960), Superman #167 (1964), Big Boss #19 (1974), Big Boss #25 (1975)

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