House of Mystery #185 - Neal Adams cover, Al Williamson, Wally Wood art

House of Mystery #185, 1970 - Al Williamson's story looks like it had been done a little earlier, perhaps a reject from a Gold Key or Warren series? Regardless, it is beautifully rendered and comparable to his only other bronze DC story in Witching Hour #14. Wally Wood imitator Wayne Howard's short story is ironically inked by Wood himself, and Adams does his usual terrific cover on the series. The interior page shown above is by Williamson. This is number 4 of 7 House of Mystery issues with Wood art and/or covers and number 1 of 1 House of Mystery issues with Williamson art and/or covers. See today's posts or more Williamson, Adams, Wood or House of Mystery issues. See also this blog's Adams checklist or Top 10 Adams comics, Williamson checklist or Wood checklist.
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Adams cover pencils and inks = ***
"The Beautiful Beast" Williamson story pencils and inks 11 pages = *****
"Voice from the Dead" Wood story inks (Wayne Howard pencils) 3 pages = ***
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