House of Mystery (Volume 1) with a cover date of March, 1961.
Synopsis for "The Weird Weapons of Zabadu"
Appearing in "The Weird Weapons of Zabadu"
Featured Characters:
- Hakim (Single appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- King Ral (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Mr. Smythe (Single appearance)
- Mr. Coogan (Single appearance)
- Mr. Hardyman (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Zabadu (Flashback only)
Locations:
- Unspecified country
Items:
- Zabadu's Boots
- Zabadu's Sword
- Zabadu's Bow & Arrow
- Zabadu's Helmet
- Treasure of Zabadu
Synopsis for "King of the Alien Raiders"
Appearing in "King of the Alien Raiders"
Featured Characters:
- Fred Gillis (Single appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- Interplanetary Security Corps (Single appearance)
- Agent Rodl (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Zaj, of Pluto (Single appearance)
- Duma, of Venus (Single appearance)
- Knor, of Saturn (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- City police
Locations:
- Fred's hunting lodge
- An undisclosed city
Items:
- Tunnel-Raygun
- Radium
- Vial of sticky web
Vehicles:
- Flying saucer ship (Single appearance)
Synopsis for "The Four Faces of Frank Forbes"
Appearing in "The Four Faces of Frank Forbes"
Featured Characters:
- Frank Forbes (Single appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- Bruce (Single appearance)
- Donna (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- The spirits of three creatures (Single appearance)
Locations:
- England
- Cottswald
Items:
- Magic potion
- Antidote
Vehicles:
- Tanker ship
Notes
- Other features appearing in this issue of House of Mystery include:
- "Don't Sell Nature Short!" - Written by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily, and lettered by Ira Schnapp. (1-Page Public Service Announcement)
- "Moolah the Mystic" by Henry Boltinoff. (1-Page humor strip)
- "Magic Rings!", different cultures throughout history held beliefs about the power of certain rings. Originally printed in Wonder Woman #82 (1/2 Page of fun ring myths)
- "Visit to Dinosaur-Land" (1-Page text story)
- "Peter Puptent Explorer" by Henry Boltinoff. (1-Page humor strip)
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