House of Mystery #9
In "The Secret of the Little Black Bag!", barber Louis encounters his old friend Andy Decca, a rising figure in the mob known for his disdain toward the common man. When Louis steals Decca’s mysterious little black bag—believing it holds the key to his fortune—he unknowingly triggers a deadly trap hidden within. With art by Ruben Moreira, this 1952 tale of envy and consequence unfolds in the eerie, suspenseful world of House of Mystery, where even the smallest object can carry deadly secrets.
In "The Secret of the Little Black Bag!" from House of Mystery #9 (1952), Louis the barber reunites with his old friend Andy Decca, a rising figure in the mob known for his sharp mind and sharper disdain for the powerless. When envy drives Louis to steal Andy’s prized little black bag—supposedly the key to his fortune—he discovers too late that the bag is more than just a container: it’s a trap, sealed with a deadly poison needle.
In "The Unwanted Guest!" from House of Mystery #9 (1952), Englishman Mark Yeaton moves in with his American relatives, savoring their hospitality while hiding a dark past—his wartime act of killing a dog has left him tormented by the ghostly, endless howling he believes he hears. As his unsettling presence grows, the line between guilt and madness blurs in this chilling drama of secrets and psychological dread.
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Reprinted in House of Mystery #90 (1959), Five-Score Plus Comic Monthly #40 (1961), DC Special #4 (1969), Super DC Giant #S-23 (1971)
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