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House of Mystery v1 #194, 1971 - An eye-catching
Bernie Wrightson cover begins this issue, modeled after one of the story panels inside (improving it in the process). This tale of satanic incantations and love triangles is rendered graphically by
Alex Toth. Some panels verge on the simplistic with their thick lines and borders. Still, the overall storytelling is nonetheless effective. This story was later reprinted in
DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #24.
Nestor Redondo makes his first professional start in American comics with a tale set in the European middle ages. When a weakling prince is elevated to the throne, he must prove himself worthy of protecting his people from a monstrous killer. Village and palace settings are gorgeously drawn in resplendent detail (see interior page below). A
Jack Kirby reprint from
House of Mystery #84 rounds out the book. Other artists in this bronze age comic include Russ Heath. This is 8 of 8
House of Mystery issues by
Toth, 9 of 28
HOM issues by
Wrightson and 1 of 16
HOM issues by
Redondo. ///
1st start Nestor Redondo /
Redondo gallery /
Wrightson gallery /
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Wrightson cover pencils and inks = ****
"Born Loser" Toth story pencils and inks 10 pages = ***
"The King is Dead" Redondo story pencils and inks 10 pages = ****
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