The House of Mystery #181 (DC Comics, 1969)

• Title: House of Mystery, Vol. 1, #181 

• Cover Date: August 1969 (on sale ≈ May 6, 1969) 

• Publisher: DC Comics 

• Editor: Joe Orlando 

Stories / Contents

The issue is an anthology horror/mystery issue hosted by Cain (the usual narrator of House of Mystery) and includes several standout tales:

1. “Sir Greeley’s Revenge!”

   • By Otto Binder 

   • Plot: A rich man leaves in his will that half his fortune go to an orphan—if the boy can perform well on the piano at a concert. The rich man’s relatives, wanting the inheritance themselves, attempt to sabotage the boy—cutting or injuring his hands etc. The ghost of the wealthy man is enraged by their cruelty and exacts supernatural revenge—drowning them in a mound of gold coins. 

2. “The Siren of Satan”

   • By Robert Kanigher (story) with art by Bernie Wrightson 

   • Plot: A beauty cursed by a jealous god becomes a danger to those who admire her. In the current timeline, a fiancé tries to reclaim his love, but tragedy and supernatural elements intervene. Eventually, contact with her (Re‑Na) brings doom—when someone tries to touch the restored beloved, he crumbles to dust. There is a flashback to ancient times (Egypt, etc.) that explains the curse. 

3. Other Features

   • “Page 13” — a pin‑up or illustration by Sergio Aragonés. 

   • “Cain’s Game Room” — a gag page by Sergio Aragonés. 

   • “Cain’s Mail Room” — letters page with reader mail.

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