The House of Mystery ##246
DC Comics • The House of Mystery Vol. 1
Writer
David Michelinie, Guy Lillian
Interior Artist
Bernie Wrightson, Mike Vosburg
Cover Artist
Bernie Wrightson
Publication Date
October 1976
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (30 Cent Price)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A horror anthology hosted by Cain. This issue features the lead story 'Death Vault of the Eskimo Kings' and 'Mirror, Mirror on the Wall'. It includes a notable cover by legendary horror artist Bernie Wrightson.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; visible blunting and minor wear on the upper and lower left spine corners; slight edge wear along the bottom; some color fading and surface scuffing on the dark blue cover areas.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35 | Graded (9.0+): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $18 and $30. CGC 9.4 examples average around $130-$150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless the interior is pristine and a professional press can remove surface indentations. The value gain for a mid-grade 7.0 bronze age horror book typically does not outweigh the costs of grading fees.
Notable Features
Features a classic Bernie Wrightson cover; contains a Wrightson story reprint 'The Last Laugh'; bronze age DC horror title; 30 cent price point.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1976 original print based on the newsstand barcode (UPC), age-appropriate paper oxidation seen at the edges, and the specific 30-cent price variant typical for that year.