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Series Title: House of Secrets
Publication Year: 1971
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Features: Key Issue
Publisher: DC
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 8.5 Very Fine+
Tradition: US Comics
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Certification Number: 4458869017
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 92