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House of Secrets comic books issue 81

  • Issue #81
    House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 81
    • 1.5" Spine split from bottom.
    • Water damage. Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Water damage. Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.
    • 3" Cumulative spine split.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1074448009
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • Restoration. Color touch. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    First 15-cent cover. First appearance of Abel. Abel acts as a storyteller and host of the series, as well as the caretaker of the House of Secrets. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Don't Move It!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by George Roussos; This story provides the background of the House of Secrets, who built it and its history, and leads into the next story which talks about Abel's taking possession of it. "House of Secrets," art by Bill Draut; A realty agent helps Abel move into the House of Secrets where Abel bumps into Cain; When Cain asks Abel who he is talking to, Abel indicates the realty agent who dissipates into a spirit which merges into the House of Secrets. "Burn This House!" text story. "Aaron Philips' Photo Finish!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Jack Sparling; Abel tells Cain a story about a photographer who takes blackmail photos being sent out to photograph the House of Secrets, but the house swallows him up, leaving only a photograph of the man's shocked expression as the only evidence he was ever inside. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    $221 House Of Secrets 81 CGC 7.0 1st Abel Classic Neal Adams Cover Horror Rare
    $230 HOUSE OF SECRETS #81 1969 DC COMICS SILVER AGE HORROR 1st APP ABEL! ADAMS COVER

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