House of Secrets #73 is an issue of the series House of Secrets (Volume 1) with a cover date of July, 1965.
Synopsis for Mark Merlin: "The Death of Mark Merlin"
Mark Merlin is ambushed at home by an old enemy, the Gargoyle, who shrinks him into another dimensional realm known as "Ra". There, he meets the sorcerer Kranak and his daughter Rimah.
Wanting to return to Earth, Merlin absorbs the rays of a potion provided by Kranak, knowing that his body would die. However, his memories would be reincarnated as "Prince Ra-Man," a young Egyptian sun-god who died accidentally years ago. Successfully, he returns to Earth, but with the body of another, and the memories of Merlin. As Ra-Man, he rescues Elsa from the Gargoyle.
Later, he explains the whole transformation thing to Elsa, telling her that Mark Merlin is dead and that he was his friend, contacted by occult means to come and save her.
Appearing in Mark Merlin: "The Death of Mark Merlin"
Featured Characters:
- Prince Ra-Man (First appearance & origin)
Supporting Characters:
- Mark Merlin (Dies) (Reincarnated as Prince Ra-Man)
- Elsa
Antagonists:
- Gargoyle
- Gamal (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Kranak (First appearance) (Flashback and main story)
- Rimah (First appearance) (Flashback and main story)
Locations:
- Cloister
- Mystery Hill Mansion
- The Dimension of Ra
- Ancient Egypt
Items:
- Imhotep's Lamp
- Cat Charm
Synopsis for Eclipso: "Eclipso Battles the Sea Titan"
Appearing in Eclipso: "Eclipso Battles the Sea Titan"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Eclipso
- Sea Titan (Single appearance; dies)
Locations:
- Pacific Ocean
- An undisclosed town
Items:
Vehicles:
- Salvage boat (Destroyed)
- Hovercraft
- The U-236, an old, wrecked U-Boat
Notes
- "Eclipso Battles the Sea Titan" is reprinted in Showcase Presents: Eclipso.
- A "World of the Weird" text article appears in this issue.
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