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202May 1972
$0.25

House of Mystery #202

DC · May 1972 · on sale 1972-03-21

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Identification plate

Series
House of Mystery (DC, 1951 series)
Issue
#202
Publication date
May 1972
Key date
1972-05-00
On-sale date
1972-03-21
Indicia publisher
National Periodical Publications Inc.
Price
$0.25
Pages
52
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

On the record: Shazam Award - Best Humor Story (1972).

The evidence

Claims here come from the story records for this issue, listed under Sources at the bottom of the file. Character hubs with full evidence tables are coming to this site.

Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0The Shearing of a Soul!cover1pencils: MW Kaluta; inks: MW Kaluta
1-foreword, introduction, preface, afterword1pencils: Mike Kaluta; inks: Mike Kaluta; letters: Ben OdaCain
2The Shearing of a Soul!comic story7script: Gerry Conway; pencils: Mike Sekowsky; inks: Frank Giacoia; letters: Joe LettereseCain (host); Carson Shrew; Milly Crochet; Abner; Ellen; Jubal
3A Deal with a Sorcerer!comic story7script: John Albano; pencils: Nestor Redondo; inks: Nestor Redondo; letters: Milt SnapinnCain (host); Franklin Owen; Urbain; Mr. Gaufridi
4Stay Away from Me-- You Might Diecomic story7.67pencils: Gene Colan; inks: Gene Colan; letters: Stan StarkmanCain (host); Dr. Bertrand; Charles
5Trick or Treatcomic story1.5pencils: Sid Greene; inks: Sid GreeneAdolf Hitler
6The Poster Plaguecomic story7script: Steve Skeates; pencils: Sergio Aragonés; inks: Sergio Aragonés; letters: Milt SnapinnCain (host); Warren; Debbie
7The Phantom on Wheels!comic story6pencils: John Prentice; inks: John Prentice; letters: Ben OdaCain (host); Ted Perry; Mr. Denning; Murdock the Magician; Mr. White
8-letters page1script: Mark Hanerfeld

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Best of DC #601985On eBay ›
Limited Collectors' Edition #C-231973On eBay ›
Showcase Presents: The House of Mystery #2
ISBN 978-1-4012-1238-4		2007On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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