House of Mystery #No. 151
DC Comics • House of Mystery Vol. 1
Writer
Jack Miller, Howard Purcell
Interior Artist
Joe Certa, Howard Purcell
Cover Artist
Joe Orlando
Publication Date
June 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (12c cover price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features a 2-part Martian Manhunter adventure titled 'Doom from Two Worlds!' J'onn J'onzz faces the Diabolu-Head and struggles with a dimensional transformation into an alien creature. Also features a 'Dial H for Hero' backup story involving Robby Reed.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine- (CGC 5.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Minor corner blunting at the top right and bottom right. Slight surface wear/scuffing on the green background. Color is generally vibrant but shows minor aging at the edges. Staple area appears intact but shows slight pull.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $35 - $60; CGC 5.5: $80 - $110; CGC 9.0+: $300+
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded copies in mid-grade (5.0-6.0) have sold between $40 and $55. Higher grades (VF/NM) can exceed $200 in the current market.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The costs of grading ($35+) plus shipping would consume most of the potential profit at this estimated grade. A professional press could improve the grade slightly if creases are non-color-breaking.
Notable Features
Early Silver Age Martian Manhunter cover and lead story. Features the villainous Diabolu-Head. Silver Age 12-cent price point. DC National Comics logo in upper left corner.
Authentication Notes
Authenticity appears high. High-quality newsstand print registration, correct 12-cent price variant for 1965, and characteristic paper oxidation on the edge are consistent with original copies from the mid-60s.