The House of Secrets ##121
DC Comics • The House of Secrets Vol. 1
Writer
Various (including Jack Oleck)
Interior Artist
Various (including Alfredo Alcala)
Cover Artist
Nick Cardy
Publication Date
July 1974
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
An anthology horror and suspense comic book featuring standalone tales of terror, mystery, and the macabre, hosted by the Abel character.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0) to Good/Very Good (CGC 3.0)
Condition Details
Heavy wear overall with a prominent vertical roll or creasing on the cover, extensive spine stress ticks with color breaks, blunted and rounded corners, edge chipping along the top and right edges, surface scuffing and spine roll.
Estimated Market Value
Raw estimated value: $15 - $30. Graded slab value (CGC 2.0 - 3.0): $40 - $75 depending on buyer demand.
Recent Sales
Recent sales for lower-grade copies of House of Secrets #121 typically range between $20 and $50 depending on eye appeal and platform.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (CGC/CBCS) due to the low grade (estimated Good 2.0 to 3.0) and high cost of certification relative to the raw book value. The grading fees would exceed the added value.
Notable Features
Classic Bronze Age DC horror anthology featuring iconic cover art by Nick Cardy. 20 cent cover price variant.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic vintage Bronze Age DC comic based on paper stock aging, traditional newsprint interior, printing dot patterns (CMYK rosette), and standard Comic Code Authority seal.