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๐๏ธ๐ฎโญ๐ฅ House of Secrets #23 โ 1st Appearance of Mark Merlin๐ฅ Listing Title
House of Secrets #23 DC 1959 1st Appearance Mark Merlin Silver Age Key
Description
Published in 1959, this original House of Secrets #23 from DC Comics presents at approximately VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5 and is a significant early Silver Age issue featuring the first appearance of Mark Merlin.
Mark Merlin became a recurring supernatural investigator within House of Secrets, making this issue an important character debut from the early years of the series. The combination of a first appearance, original 1959 publication, low issue number, and Silver Age DC pedigree distinguishes #23 from an ordinary run issue.
For collectors of House of Secrets, supernatural DC characters, and Silver Age first appearances, this is a particularly interesting early key from the title.
Included ComicHouse of Secrets #23
- Published in 1959 โ DC Comics
- Approximate Grade: VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5
- โญ 1st appearance of Mark Merlin
- ๐ฎ Debut of the supernatural investigator
- ๐๏ธ Early House of Secrets issue
- Silver Age DC Comics
- Original 1959 copy
- Early character key
Key Features
- โญ 1st appearance of Mark Merlin
- ๐ฎ Debut of an important House of Secrets supernatural character
- ๐๏ธ House of Secrets #23
- Original 1959 DC Comics
- Silver Age publication
- Approximate VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5
- Early low-number issue
- Character-debut key
- More than six decades old
- Strong first-appearance collector appeal
Condition Description
Approximate Grade per CGC scale of condition. Please refer to and see pictures.
Approximate Grade: VG/FN 5.0 to FN- 5.5
VG/FN 5.0: An average collectible with several moderate defects.
FN- 5.5: A slightly above-average collectible with several moderate defects.
This is a presentable Silver Age example within the VG/FN to FN- 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 #23 stands apart from the surrounding early issues because it introduces Mark Merlin for the first time.
Highlights include:
- โญ 1st appearance of Mark Merlin
- ๐ฎ Debut of the supernatural investigator
- ๐๏ธ Early House of Secrets key
- Original 1959 DC Comics
- Silver Age publication
- Approximate VG/FN to FN- condition
- More than six decades old
- Character debut + early issue in one book
Mark Merlin became part of the supernatural identity of the early House of Secrets series, giving his first appearance additional significance to collectors interested in the title\'s history.
Unlike an ordinary run issue, this book represents the starting point for the character, providing it with broader appeal among both House of Secrets and first-appearance collectors.
Collector Appeal
Ideal for Mark Merlin collectors, House of Secrets collectors, Silver Age DC enthusiasts, first-appearance collectors, supernatural character collectors, DC mystery fans, and collectors of early character debuts.
The 1st appearance of Mark Merlin + 1959 Silver Age publication + early House of Secrets issue 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.
