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Issue: House of Mystery #202
Publication Date: May 1972
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Issues: #202 of 321 Issues (405 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [character]View Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/21/1972
Volume: 21
Pages: 52
ISBN:
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 9 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Comic Reader #82.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #224-229)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In18
Disclose Reprinted From2
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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The Shearing of a Soul!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShock Classics #11 published January 1973
as Z'n ziel wordt verscheurd! [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
In Content Item: FlagSkrekk Magasinet #6/1973 published June 1973
as Åndenes natt [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagHorror #11 published July 1973
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2 published May 2007
as House of Mystery #202 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J-1585
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[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Cain
First Line: Welcome back! Don't let the size of my little flock fool you!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSkrekk Magasinet #6/1973 published June 1973
as Det mystiske hus [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHorror #11 published July 1973
as [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2 published May 2007
as [untitled] [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J-1584
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The Shearing of a Soul!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Cain (host); Carson Shrew; Milly Crochet; Abner; Ellen; Jubal
Synopsis: When her husband dies, a woman makes a pact with the devil to place his mind inside their newborn son.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSkrekk Magasinet #6/1973 published June 1973
as En spaltet sjel! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagHorror #11 published July 1973
as Die Seele im Fegefeuer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2 published May 2007
as The Shearing of a Soul! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: J-1182
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A Deal with a Sorcerer!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Cain (host); Franklin Owen; Urbain; Mr. Gaufridi
Synopsis: Franklin Owen sells his soul to become a sorcerer.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2 published May 2007
as A Deal with a Sorcerer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: J-1518
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Stay Away from Me-- You Might Die

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror, occult, science fiction
Character(s): Cain (host); Dr. Bertrand; Charles
Synopsis: Dr. Bertrand finds a bomb from outer space but can't let go of it for fear of it exploding.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagMy Greatest Adventure #72 published October 1962
was Stay Away from Me -- You Might Die [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Job Number: J-1578
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Trick or Treat

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: horror
Character(s): Adolf Hitler
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagGroot uur griezelen #[nn] published January 1973
as Gestrand! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #60 [Direct Sales] published May 1985
as Trick or Treat [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2 published May 2007
as Trick or Treat [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Job Number: G-341
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The Poster Plague

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Cain (host); Warren; Debbie
Synopsis: Someone has been putting up out-dated posters on a college campus.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagLimited Collectors' Edition #C-23 published January 1973
as The Poster Plague! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #60 [Direct Sales] published May 1985
as The Poster Plague! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2 published May 2007
as The Poster Plague! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagHorror #47 published ?
as Die Plakat-Plage [Story on Interior Page(s)]Erste Seite des Originals nicht nachgedruckt.
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7
Job Number: J-1514
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The Phantom on Wheels!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, occult
Character(s): Cain (host); Ted Perry; Mr. Denning; Murdock the Magician; Mr. White
Synopsis: Ted Perry, a debunker of supernatural claims, drives a car that was cursed by Murdock the Magician.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagHouse of Mystery #58 published January 1957
was The Phantom on Wheels! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Job Number: J-1562
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Job Number: J-1635
Disclose Notes: Includes letters from Mike Flynn; Matt Graham; Dan Gheno.

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