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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 12:08:01 GMT -5
Dial "H" for Hero first appeared in House of Mystery #156, and featured a boy named Robby who discovers a mysterious dial in a cave. Robby finds out he can turn into a different superhero each time he dials H-E-R-O, and dialing O-R-E-H would turn him back to normal. Thus began the adventures of Robby, who would often exclaim his excitement with a "Sockamagee!". Later in the series Robby meets a girl named Suzy who finds out his secret and ends up dialing H-E-R-O-I-N-E. The original series ended in House of Mystery #173, but would later re-appear as a special insert in Legion of Super-Heroes #272, and then continuing on in Adventure Comics #479-490 and New Adventures of Superboy #28-49. The catch this time was that readers could submit their own Hero to DC, with the possibility of being featured in a story. This is my attempt to catalog every Hero that ever appeared in the original series, beginning with House of Mystery #156 through New Adventures of Superboy #49. I plan to add the Hero's created after 1984 at some point, (such as the H.E.R.O. and Dial H series') but as of now I do not own those issues. It's possible I may miss a Hero or two along the way, and help is certainly appreciated. Maybe this has been done already, maybe it hasn't. I thought it would be an interesting glimpse back when costumes were just fun and silly, where guys wearing candy canes, fuzzballs and sponges for costumes could get away with it. It's also an ode to creativity, to honor those readers who saw their dreams realized if but for a moment, as their very own Hero was portrayed in a story. In the end we may have a vote for best/worst costumes. Who knows? Let's get started! Name: Giant Boy First Appearance: House of Mystery #156 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: As big as a Giant, super-strength. Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: Cometeer First Appearance: House of Mystery #156 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Emits a flaming Comet Tail from his torso, enabling him to fly. Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: Mole First Appearance: House of Mystery #156 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Can burrow underground and burst out with great speed. Artist: Jim Mooney  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 12:12:36 GMT -5
Name: The Human Bullet First Appearance: House of Mystery #157 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Can blast around as fast as a speeding bullet. Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: Super-Charge First Appearance: House of Mystery #157 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Emits a mass of radiating energy. Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: Radar-Sonar Man First Appearance: House of Mystery #157 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Can fly, has antennae which can detect sound and radio waves. Artist: Jim Mooney  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 12:15:16 GMT -5
Name: Quake-Master First Appearance: House of Mystery #158 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Uses quake vibrations to fly and block objects, can also manipulate earthquakes. Artist: Jim Mooney  Dialed V-I-L-L-A-I-N Name: Daffy the Great First Appearance: House of Mystery #158 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Giant, can uproot objects such as trees through his fingertips, can also generate a force field around himself. Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: The Squid First Appearance: House of Mystery #158 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Has a helmet gun that shoots out powerful liquid mixtures that he can manipulate. Artist: Jim Mooney  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 12:19:18 GMT -5
Name: The Human Starfish First Appearance: House of Mystery #159 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Has powerful suction-cup tentacles that he can use to climb or grab objects. Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: Hypno-Man First Appearance: House of Mystery #159 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Spinning emblem on costume emits super-hypnotic powers! Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: Mighty Moppet First Appearance: House of Mystery #159 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Baby with super-strength, wields baby bottles filled with liquid that can shrink people. Artist: Jim Mooney  More to come later! |
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Post by Hoosier X on Sept 6, 2014 12:25:45 GMT -5
They should bring back The Human Starfish in New 52 Aquaman.
And the Mighty Moppet should be the new Robin!
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Post by shaxper on Sept 6, 2014 12:27:53 GMT -5
This is one of the coolest threads ever.
It has been a LONG time since I've flipped through those House of Mystery stories, but doesn't he eventually get a female companion? Will you feature her superhero personas as well?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 12:30:44 GMT -5
How is Quake-Master not a Flash rogue?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 12:45:15 GMT -5
This is one of the coolest threads ever. It has been a LONG time since I've flipped through those House of Mystery stories, but doesn't he eventually get a female companion? Will you feature her superhero personas as well? Yes Suzy's Heroines will also appear, as will Villains. I'll try to include everything ever dialed, if possible! Hoosier X, the Human Starfish is one of my favorites. Would love to see him return! Actually, that issue (#159) is probably my favorite of the series. Just loved that lineup. I'll post more later when I get a chance. Stay tuned! |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Sept 6, 2014 12:46:11 GMT -5
You really need to mention that Jim Mooney drew most of the House of Mystery series. You really need to mention how Dave Wood wrote the series. You really need to mention how Bill Finger pitched in to write #162. You really need to mention how Otto Binder wrote # 167 & 169.
You really need to mention how Frank Springer took over the art for #171 and 172. You really need to mention how Sal Trapani drew the last issue. Hope that helps.No -don't thank me-Don't mention it
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 12:52:08 GMT -5
You really need to mention that Jim Mooney drew most of the House of Mystery series. You really need to mention how Dave Wood wrote the series. You really need to mention how Bill Finger pitched in to write #162. You really need to mention how Otto Binder wrote # 167 & 169. You really need to mention how Frank Springer took over the art for #171 and 172. You really need to mention how Sal Trapani drew the last issue. Hope that helps.No -don't thank me-Don't mention it You bring up a good point. I will add the artist and writer under each hero from now on (and edit the others). |
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Post by fanboystranger on Sept 6, 2014 13:06:51 GMT -5
They should bring back The Human Starfish in New 52 Aquaman. And the Mighty Moppet should be the new Robin! China Mieville did bring back The Squid in his Dial H run. |
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Post by thwhtguardian on Sept 6, 2014 17:00:31 GMT -5
I love Dial H! It's seriously one of the funnest books ever written.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2014 17:21:43 GMT -5
Name: Plastic Man First Appearance: Police Comics #1, House of Mystery #160 (as Dial H Hero, written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Rubber body, can stretch, bounce, and mold himself into any shape. Artist: Jim Mooney  Name: King Kandy First Appearance: House of Mystery #160 (written by Dave Wood) Known Powers: Uses weapons such as the Licorice Lasso and Lollypop bombs to smite his foes. Artist: Jim Mooney  |
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Post by Ish Kabbible on Sept 6, 2014 17:24:47 GMT -5
Yes, Plastic Man's first appearence in the Silver Age. It pre-dates his 10 issue solo book from DC in the 60s
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Post by Hoosier X on Sept 6, 2014 17:49:55 GMT -5
Did Dial "H" for Hero replace J'onn J'onzz in House of Mystery?
I have a confession. I've read a lot of comics, and I'm a big fan of the Silver Age. I love stuff like the Metal Men, and I've usually read at least one story of most Silver Age DC series - like Eclipso, Deadman, Viking Prince, Metamorpho, Rip Hunter - through reprints.
But I've never read a single Dial H for Hero story. (Though I do vaguely remember the ads for one of the revivals, either the 1970s or the 1970s.)
It looks hysterical. King Kandy is irresistible. And all those great Silver Age artists!
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