There's so much happening in HOUSE OF MYSTERY #30 that it's nearly impossible to summarize. There's the thing with the witches, the bit with the monster, and then there's killer ribbon. So here’s a peek inside:
Plus, this month’s short story Lotus Blossom’s Theory of Names is illustrated by French fashion illustrator Carine Brancowitz (Vogue, Elle)! Here’s a glimpse:
The Witch Queen seems to think that Fig is very important, but the more time they spend together, the more the Witch Queen has her doubts in House of Mystery #28 written by Matt Sturges and artist by Luca Rossi. Plus, this month's short story is illustrated by cover artist Esao Andrews (FABLES: 1001 NIGHTS OF SNOWFALL) and stars the dearly departed Poet.
And for those of you who haven't heard yet, the line-up of this October's HOUSE OF MYSTERY HALLOWEEN ANNUAL was announced at the FABLES panel at San Diego Comic Con. Get ready for an amazing collection of stories. To start it off, Matt Sturges and Luca Rossi introduce a group of eternal trick-or-treaters who will make there way through new Lucifer story by Mike Carey and artist Peter Gross, Madame Xanadu by Matt Wagner and artist Jill Thompson, izombie by Chris Roberson and artist Mike Allred, and Hellblazer by Peter Milligan and artist Guiseppe Cumoncoli.
What a treat!
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Everyone’s got a different perspective on the difference between a house and a home. A House is just a structure, but Home is where the heart is, right?
Growing up in an Italian household in Philadelphia, volume control at the dinner table wasn't high on the list of priorities. If my family's dinner conversation were a musical style, it would be classified as "screamo." To a lot of people it would seem like the place was filled with a cacophony of sound, but that's what makes a house a home.
Well, as you’ll soon be finding out, the House of Mystery isn’t just a House. And even though you’ve gotten to know its many varied tenants, it’s not just a Home either.
In fact, the House itself is getting more action than most of us reading this right now. Why? Because one of the Mysteries that’s about to be solved is that the House is Harry the bartender.
Or rather, Harry is the physical embodiment of the House’s psyche. And I can’t let slip here, but he’s not the only resident with a pretty severe identity crisis.
Leave it to Matt Sturges to fill the House with twists and turns. As some eagle-eyed readers may have already realized, he’s also packed this sordid tale with a series of puzzles. I’m only willing to give you one hint – the spread below, amazingly illustrated by Luca Rossi, contains an element that will have a direct impact on our special Halloween issue.
While we’re discussing upcoming events, the next HoM arc is going to see more murder than your average weekend in Camden. Body counts through the roof. No one’s safe. These issues? Not for the faint of heart. And speaking of hearts, poor Harry’s might end up broken by the time it’s all over.
What better place for a Halloween party than the HOUSE OF MYSTERY? And guess what? You’re all invited.
This October we’re publishing our first ever Halloween Annual. This special 48-page book will contain a framing story by the regular HOM creative team, writer Matthew Sturges and artists Luca Rossi and Jose Marzan Jr. However, it will also included short stories from HELLBLAZER by Peter Milligan, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Stefano Landini and MADAME XANADU by Matt Wagner, Amy Reeder Hadley and Richard Friend as well as a special MERV PUMPKINHEAD tale (the first in over 8 years!) by Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham and Kevin Nowlan.
What? That’s not enough?
You’ll also be treated to a yarn spotlighting a new monthly series!
Come back this afternoon for the second major part of this announcement.
Find out the answer in the conclusion of “The Space Between.” HOUSE OF MYSTERY #15 is a jam packed issue that also reveals Harry’s true identity, Figs heritage and many other answers you’ve been pondering. This issue will satiate your appetite for all things House related as you patiently await the mysterious new storyline that begins next month.
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