House of Mystery (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 1953.
Synopsis for "Ghost Writer!"
Appearing in "Ghost Writer!"
Featured Characters:
- J. Blake (Single appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- Ralph Desmond (Single appearance)
- Roger Bodley (Single appearance)
- Bernard Tinsley (Single appearance)
Locations:
Synopsis for "Man of Evil!"
Appearing in "Man of Evil!"
Featured Characters:
- Eddie Bascomb (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Judson Lamont (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Professor Eaton (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- Dartmont Prison
- Lamont's Estate
Synopsis for "The Strange Faces of Death!"
Appearing in "The Strange Faces of Death!"
Featured Characters:
- Elmo Hackett (Single appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- Jonas Laird (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Roger Dale (Dies in flashback)
- Harvey Blake (Dies in flashback)
- Howard Towne (Dies in flashback)
- Lord Delbert (Flashback only)
Locations:
Items:
- Death Masks
- Ring of Esternazy
Synopsis for "Spirit's Revenge"
Appearing in "Spirit's Revenge"
Featured Characters:
- Carlton van Dru (Single appearance)
Supporting Characters:
- Willie (Single appearance; dies)
Other Characters:
- Sardoni (Single appearance)
- Elliot (Single appearance)
Locations:
- van Dru's estate
Notes
- "The Strange Faces of Death!" is reprinted in DC Special #4.
- Other features appearing in this issue of House of Mystery:
- "Black Fear!"
- "Strange Sea Story!"
- "Binky Says: "Give Your Pet All the Breaks!" (PSA) by Jack Schiff, with art by Win Mortimer, and letters by Ira Schnapp.
- "The Oldest Magic in the World" (text article)
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