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House of Secrets #66 cover
Cover: Dick Dillin & Sheldon Moldoff

House of Secrets #66

May 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD
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In "The Man Who Played Sorcerer!", Bruce Gordon’s desperate attempt to reform the malevolent Eclipso takes a shocking turn when a meteor crash unleashes a mysterious space-creature that awakens new, unpredictable powers in the ancient entity. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Alex Toth—whose distinctive pencils, inks, and lettering define the issue’s eerie tone—this 1964 tale blends science fiction and supernatural dread. The cover, by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff, captures the moment of cosmic intrusion with striking precision.

Contains 2 stories
The Man Who Played Sorcerer!
12.67 pp · Fantasy
Mark MerlinElsa MagussenHubert Hartley

In "The Man Who Played Sorcerer!" from House of Secrets #66, amateur magician Jo stumbles into a world of unintended sorcery when he accidentally takes possession of Mark Merlin’s mysterious suitcase after a flight. What begins as a curious mishap quickly spirals into chaos as Jo unwittingly unleashes the suitcase’s powerful magical artifacts.

The Two Faces of Doom!
11.67 pp · Superhero
EclipsoBruce GordonMona BennettProfessor Simon Bennett

In "The Two Faces of Doom!", Bruce Gordon wields an ultraviolet ray gun in a desperate bid to reform the malevolent Eclipso, but when a meteor crash unleashes a mysterious space creature, Eclipso's powers shift in unpredictable ways—setting the stage for a clash of wills and hidden forces.

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CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $1,647
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $576*
CGC 9.4 · 5 in census $295*
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $171
CGC 9.0 · 5 in census $116*
CGC 8.5 · 9 in census $66
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CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $61*
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $49*
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $22*
CGC 6.5 · 7 in census $20*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $20*
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CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Bob Haney
artist, inker, letterer Alex Toth
cover pencils Dick Dillin
cover inks Sheldon Moldoff

Reprints

Reprinted in Relatos Fabulosos #64 (1964), Detective Comics #441 (1974), All Star Adventure Comic #91 (1975), Showcase Presents: Eclipso #[nn] (2009)

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