House of Mystery #8

Oct 2012 · DC · 14.99 USD; 16.99 CAD

📊 ~14,271 copies sold its debut month

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About this Collection

This volume collects issues #31–36 of the 2008–2011 House of Mystery series, concluding the supernatural anthology's run. The story arc 'Desolation' follows the remaining patrons of the mysterious bar as they face the final, devastating consequences of their imprisonment, with secrets revealed and fates sealed. Written by Matthew Sturges with art by Luca Rossi and others, this trade paperback wraps up the series' blend of horror, fantasy, and character-driven drama.

Contains 15 stories

Desolation, Part 1 of 5: Dead End

13 pp · Horror-Suspense

AustinFig [Bethany Keele]GigiHarry BaileyJohnnyLotus Blossom MackenzieLukeRod CannonHouse of Mystery

The Laws of Motion

5 pp · Horror-Suspense, Science Fiction

Rod CannonLinda

Desolation, Part 2 of 5: Significant Others

14 pp · Horror-Suspense

CainThe Conjurer [Earl Little]Every1Fig [Bethany Keele]GigiHarry BaileyLotus Blossom MackenzieM. EmoryRod CannonSimonTursigHouse of Mystery

Death in the City

6 pp · Superhero

The Conjurer [Earl Little]Maria VelerioLuc Aiguillon (villain)

Desolation, Part 3 of 5: Lost Advantages

12 pp · Horror-Suspense

Administrator KynicByzantium MackCainThe Conjurer [Earl Little]Every1Fig [Bethany Keelealso as The Conception]GigiHarry BaileyStrawberry [William Keele]Peter KeeleGrandpa KeeleLotus Blossom MackenzieM. EmoryHouse of Mystery

Communion

8 pp · Horror-Suspense

Byzantium MackHarry BaileyLotus Blossom Mackenzie

Desolation, Part 4 of 5: Teetering Infinities

14 pp · Horror-Suspense

Algernon WellsFig [Bethany Keelealso as The Conception]Gigi [Goldie]Harry BaileyStrawberry [William Keele]Lotus Blossom MackenzieRod CannonSimonTursigHouse of Mystery

A Story About a Gargoyle and a Girl

6 pp · Horror-Suspense

AbelAlgernon WellsFig [Bethany Keelealso as The Conception]Gigi [Goldie] (origin)Harry BaileyJordan MeyerLotus Blossom MackenzieM. EmoryStrawberry [William Keele]TursigHouse of Secrets

Desolation, Part 5 of 5: Omneity's Negation

20 pp · Horror-Suspense

Byzantium MackCainThe Conjurer [Earl Little]Every1Fig [Bethany Keelealso as The Conception]Gigi [Goldie]Harry BaileyJohn Constantine (cameo flashback)Jordan MayerM. EmoryStrawberry [William Keele]Lotus Blossom MackenzieRod CannonSimonHouse of Mystery

Closing Time

15 pp · Horror-Suspense

AbelAlgernon WellsAnn PrestonByzantium MackCainThe Conjurer [Earl Little]Cress [Cressida]DaphneFig [Bethany Keele]Genevieve MontaigneGigi [Goldie]Harry BaileyJordan MayerKing GlobPoet [Eduard St. Germaine]Lotus Blossom MackenzieRod CannonMrs. CannonSimonTursigThe VomitHouse of Mystery

Mystery House

5 pp · Horror-Suspense

BlackberryBordenLarryLotus BlossomPlumPlum's fatherT-BoneThe Thinking Man

Three for the Road

5 pp · Horror-Suspense

Baron QuiKyung Soon SongDr. CorneliusDorcasAlexandriaGlobTursigCain

A Birth of Spiders

5 pp · Horror-Suspense

Baron QuiKyung Soon Song

Book Report

5 pp · Horror-Suspense

AlexandriaCainMerv PumpkinheadHouse of Mystery

Room and Boredom (Slight Refrain)

5 pp · Horror-Suspense

Dr. CorneliusMiss FlorabellaAbelByzantium MackEduard the Great (first appearance)Gigi [Goldie]Harry BaileyJordan MayerLady BethanyLotus Blossom MackenzieRod CannonSimonHouse of MysteryHouse of Secrets