Welcome Back to the House of Mystery #1
In "Welcome Back to... The House of Mystery," sorcerer Konassos arrives at the House with his white cat, setting off a haunting tale of transformation and vengeance. When Cain witnesses the cat become a woman, he hears the story of Isha, an Egyptian priestess turned feline by Konassos, and her quest for retribution through magic. Written by Robert Kanigher and brought to life with haunting art by Berni Wrightson—both inks and pencils—this eerie tale unfolds in full color by Tom Ziuko, with a cover by Wrightson that captures the story’s dark elegance.
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To the House of Mystery comes Konassos, a sorcerer, with his white cat. Cain one night sees the cat transform into a woman who tells her tale. Isha, Egyptian priestess of the temple of Nu-Ta the Cat-God, is captured and held captive by Konassos. The sorcerer to better control her transforms the priestess into a white cat. Trapped in her feline form, Ra-Na a male cat escorts her but is then poisoned by the sorcerer. She plots her revenge and one day concocts a magical spell that transforms her back into a woman and Konassos into a mouse which she then introduces to Ra-Na's friends.
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