House of Secrets #52
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Alien Trap That Backfired!" from House of Secrets #52 (1962), the mysterious nation of San Morro—protected for centuries by the legendary Lion-Man, El Leone—faces a dangerous deception when outsider Mark Merlin arrives to uncover the truth. Tricked by the cunning Count Tassini, Merlin unwittingly reveals the secret to overcoming El Leone, setting off a perilous chain of events that threatens the kingdom’s ancient safeguard. Written by Jack Miller and illustrated by Mort Meskin with inks by George Roussos, the story unfolds with suspense and intrigue, while Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff deliver a striking cover.
In the secluded nation of San Morro, the legendary Lion-Man has long protected the land from harm—until now. When journalist Mark Merlin arrives to uncover the truth behind the myth, he's ensnared by the cunning Count Tassini, who exploits his curiosity to learn the secret of El Leone’s power.
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↩ Reprints House of Mystery #66 (1957)
Reprinted in The Unexpected #136 (1972), Superman Supacomic #178 (1974), Démon #3 (1976), Horror #45
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