House of Mystery #209

Name: House of Mystery #209
Brand: DC

Dec 1972 · DC · 0.20 USD

“For Money... For Love!”

In "For Money... For Love!", Mario faces his final moments with eerie anticipation—his execution by hanging is set to complete his transformation into a vampire, but fate has other plans. Written by E. Nelson Bridwell and brought to life with moody, expressive art by Jim Aparo, this eerie tale from House of Mystery #209 (1972) delivers a chilling twist on a death sentence. The haunting cover by Bernie Wrightson captures the story’s dark, suspenseful tone.

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writer E. Nelson Bridwell · artist, inker, letterer Jim Aparo · cover Bernie Wrightson

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Full credits

writer E. Nelson Bridwell

artist, inker, letterer Jim Aparo

cover pencils, inks Bernie Wrightson

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Mario is sentenced to death by hanging but he is looking forward to it as it will complete his transformation into a vampire. Unfortunately for him, the method of execution is changed at the last moment.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).