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House of Mystery #96 cover
Cover: Dick Dillin & Sheldon Moldoff

House of Mystery #96

Mar 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Amazing 70-Ton Man," a colossal, otherworldly machine descends upon Earth, devouring resources and reshaping them into mysterious constructs for an unknown purpose—leaving humanity on the brink of annihilation. With the planet’s survival hanging in the balance, one man must rise to confront a threat far beyond comprehension. Penciled and inked by Lee Elias, this eerie 1960 tale from House of Mystery features a cover by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff, capturing the dread of an alien invasion with striking, vintage flair.

Contains 4 stories
The Amazing 70-Ton Man
9 pp · Science Fiction
Frank Brandon
The Map of Menace
7.67 pp · Fantasy
HalWhiteyJackBiff

In "The Map of Menace," four adventurers venture into the jungles of Burma, drawn by the promise of a hidden treasure of jewels. As they push deeper into the wild, tensions rise when one among them begins to plot betrayal, determined to claim the prize alone.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
The Pirate Brain
7.67 pp · Science Fiction
Dave GordonTom Mack

In "The Pirate Brain," a mysterious fleet of colossal, tentacled machines descends upon Earth, devouring natural resources to build strange devices for an unknown home world—leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. With no clear way to stop the invasion, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.

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CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $717
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $491*
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Cast · 1 character

Full credits

artist, inker Lee Elias
cover pencils Dick Dillin
cover inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

↩ Reprints Sensation Mystery #116 (1953)

Reprinted in Bat Man #7 (1960), Sidéral #31 (1960), Cuentos de Misterio #17 (1962), The Unexpected #135 (1972), Weird Mystery Tales #11 (1974), La Maison du Mystère #4 (1976), Big Boss #43 (1979), Big Boss #47 (1980), Faucon Noir #18 (1980), Horror #50

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