House of Secrets #3 is an issue of the series House of Secrets (Volume 1) with a cover date of March, 1957.
Synopsis for "The Mystery of Cell #4261"
Reporter Barry Moss investigates the mystery of a prison cell where convicts have been vanishing from for more than 90 years.
Appearing in "The Mystery of Cell #4261"
Featured Characters:
- Barry Moss
Other Characters:
- Ed Simpson
- Warden Ellis
- Burton Clay (Flashback only)
- Hal Shore (Flashback only)
- Mark Randall (Flashback only)
- Stephen Walker (Flashback only)
- Ted Tenney (Flashback only)
Locations:
- Maxton State Prison
- Cell #4261
- Cell #4261
Synopsis for "The Bad Luck Charms"
Succesful restauraters Bill Cranshaw and Mark Hunter organize a contest in which their clients can win the lucky charms that helped them launch their businesses. But to Mark's surprise, the charms seem to bring bad luck to their respective winners.
Appearing in "The Bad Luck Charms"
Featured Characters:
- Bill Cranshaw
- Mark Hunter
Other Characters:
- J.P. Honer
- Joan Clay
- Mr. Martin
- Thomas Jayson
Locations:
- Four-Leaf Clover Restaurant
- Lucky Horseshoe Restaurant
- Lucky Penny Restaurant
Items:
- Four-Leaf Clover
- Lucky Horseshoe
- Lucky Penny
Synopsis for "The Three Prophecies"
Swindler Oscar Brunn runs a thriving business posing as a fortune teller until a yogi moves next door. Determined to learn the secrets of his new rival, Brunn visit to the yogi, who tells him three prophecies. Brunn is convinced that the yogi is another con man just like him, but as the day progresses, the yogi's outlandish prophecies come true.
Appearing in "The Three Prophecies"
Featured Characters:
- Oscar Brunn
Supporting Characters:
- Carla
Antagonists:
- The Yogi (Mike Reed) (Dies)
Other Characters:
- Gloria (dressed as Cleopatra)
- Miss Terren
Items:
- Wax figures:
Synopsis for "The Mystery of the Martian Menu"
A science fiction writer is lured into a new exotic diner modeled after a rocket ship, and he soon discovers that there is a mysterious secret behind the diner's food.
Appearing in "The Mystery of the Martian Menu"
Characters:
- John Smith/Hassar Lyndt
- Roger (dog)
- Martians
Locations:
Vehicles:
- Rocket Diner
Notes
- The Mystery of the Martian Menu:
- Martians are depicted as humans; in this period, although the race of J'onn J'onzz already existed, they are not used as standard Martians and the appearance of Martians changed from story to story.
- Also appearing in this issue of House of Secrets Vol 1 were:
- Buzzy's Special Brotherhood Week Quiz (one-page public service announcement) by Jack Schiff and Ruben Moreira.
- Shorty (one-page humor strip) by Henry Boltinoff.
- "Ghosts" on Parade (two-page text story) by George Kashdan.
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