House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 19

Cover art by Bernard Baily. "Designs for Disaster," art by Nick Cardy; Set designer Dane Foote lights his office with an ancient candle found amongst some props he has purchased; Under the light of the candle, he dreams up the perfect set design and the perfect special effect for the movie he is working on; Unfortunately, after the set is built and the scene is shot, a real-life town falls victim to the same thing that happens to the town in the film. Viking Prince ad. "What's Your B. Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient)" public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Peter Puptent, Explorer story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Turned to Gold," art by Mort Meskin; Professors Mark Rollins and Alec Brand make two interesting discoveries in the jungles of the Yucatan: a mirror that will reflect the future and a chemical that can turn base metals into gold. "Face in the Firelight" text story by George Kashdan. "Body Possessed" one-page story by Morris Waldinger. "The Lair of the Dragonfly!", art by Bernard Baily; Bragen and Sinclair are treasure hunting amongst some ruins when they come across an inscription warning them not to touch the forbidden stone; Ignoring the warning, they release a giant dragonfly that terrorizes the area. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.