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ποΈπ»βπ₯ House of Secrets #116 β David Michelinie 1st Professional Comics Workπ₯ Listing Title
House of Secrets #116 DC 1974 David Michelinie 1st Pro Comics Work
Description
Published in 1974, this original House of Secrets #116 from DC Comics presents at approximately FN+ 6.5 to F/VF 7.0 and is a noteworthy Bronze Age issue featuring the first professionally published work in comics by David Michelinie.
Michelinie would go on to become an important and highly recognizable comic-book writer, with later work involving major characters and titles across the industry. This issue therefore has significance not only to House of Secrets and DC horror collectors, but also to collectors interested in creator debuts and important milestones in comic-book history.
Combining a notable creator milestone, original 1974 Bronze Age publication, and attractive FN+ to F/VF condition, House of Secrets #116 offers considerably broader collector appeal than a typical run issue.
Included ComicHouse of Secrets #116
- Published in 1974 β DC Comics
- Approximate Grade: FN+ 6.5 to F/VF 7.0
- β First professionally published work in comics by David Michelinie
- ποΈ House of Secrets #116
- π» Bronze Age DC horror anthology
- Original 1974 copy
- Important creator milestone
- Attractive FN+ to F/VF presentation
Key Features
- β First professionally published work in comics by David Michelinie
- π₯ Important creator debut/milestone
- ποΈ House of Secrets #116
- π» Classic DC horror and supernatural anthology
- Original 1974 DC Comics
- Bronze Age publication
- Approximate FN+ 6.5 to F/VF 7.0
- Strong creator-focused collector appeal
- More significant than an ordinary House of Secrets run issue
Condition Description
Approximate Grade per CGC scale of condition. Please refer to and see pictures.
Approximate Grade: FN+ 6.5 to F/VF 7.0
FN+ 6.5: An above-average collectible with a major defect and some smaller defects, or a significant accumulation of small defects.
F/VF 7.0: An above-average collectible with a major defect or an accumulation of small defects.
This is a solid and attractive Bronze Age example presenting within the FN+ to F/VF range. Please review the photographs closely for the spine, corners, edges, front and back cover surfaces, page quality, and specific defects contributing to the assigned condition.
Why This Comic Is Special
House of Secrets #116 stands apart from an ordinary issue of the series because of its place in the professional career of David Michelinie.
Highlights include:
- β First professionally published comics work by David Michelinie
- π₯ Important creator milestone
- ποΈ Classic House of Secrets issue
- π» Bronze Age DC horror anthology
- Original 1974 DC Comics
- Approximate FN+ to F/VF condition
Michelinie would subsequently build a lengthy career in comics, making this early professional publication particularly interesting to collectors who follow the beginnings of significant writers and artists.
Unlike a conventional character first appearance, this issue represents a creator-history milestone, giving it a different and potentially broader dimension of collector interest.
Collector Appeal
Ideal for David Michelinie collectors, House of Secrets collectors, creator-debut collectors, Bronze Age DC enthusiasts, comic-book history collectors, horror anthology collectors, and collectors seeking noteworthy early works by major comic creators.
The first professionally published comics work by David Michelinie + 1974 Bronze Age DC + FN+/F-VF condition combination should remain the centerpiece of the listing.
Shipping & Handling
The comic will be individually bagged and boarded/protected and carefully packaged in a sturdy comic mailer or shipping box. Extra care will be taken to protect the spine, corners, edges, and cover surfaces during transit.
