House of Mystery #301 (DC)
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One of DC comics longest running comics, House of Mystery was always a joy to dip into from time to time. It's content had varied a bit over the years containing some superhero content like the Martian Manhunter at times but became best known as a "horror comic.
Like all anthologies these could be a "mixed bag" and I have to be honest this one was. The first story Virginia is a forlorn love story about a woman in colonial clothing being rescued from the sea. Bit of an odd ending that was less than satisfying to be honest.
There's a one page story The Choice is a bit of a space filler though New Generation which follows is a little more interesting. The final story Pipeline to Hell is a nice twist on dealing with the devil.
The later issues are usually cheap though generally less interesting than the stuff in the seventies. Doesn't stop me grabbing the occasional copy though!
I'm hooked to this format. Frankly wit the successful relaunch of the black & white Creeps magazine sized comic I don't see why a four colour one couldn't be sustained in today's market.
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