Price history & market evidence
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2 dated observations. Last recorded 2026-11-01. Source record #2408511
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | $1,080.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1957-07-01 |
| 9.2 | $1,404.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1957-07-01 |
| RAW | $48.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1957-07-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 10 graded copies for House of Secrets #5 (1957). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
The Man Who Stole the Truth
| StoryTitle2 = 20th Century Nero | Synopsis2 =
| StoryTitle3 = The Human Stallion | Synopsis3 =
| StoryTitle4 = The Man Who Hated His Hair | Synopsis4 =
| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Casper Hauser **Supporting Characters:** * A thief **Other Characters:** * Ridama * Maharajah of Nefti * Sultan of Sidona * Grand Lama **Locations:** * Siam * India * Tibet **Items:** * Truth Gem
| Appearing2 = **Featured Characters:** * Paul Kosbek **Supporting Characters:** * Tiny **Locations:** * An undisclosed city ** Wax Museum ** Old Mining Tunnels **Items:** * Wax Figure of Nero)
| Appearing3 = **Featured Characters:** * Kenton **Supporting Characters:** * Polus, a Centaur **Other Characters:** * Jim **Vehicles:** * Armored Truck
| Appearing4 = **Featured Characters:** * Barry Dean **Supporting Characters:** * Clark Stevens * Harvey Gray **Antagonists:** * Leroy **Locations:** * Hollywood ** Magna Productions studio * Africa **Items:** * Strength Potion **Vehicles:** * Plane
| Notes = * "The Human Stallion" is reprinted in Tales of the Unexpected #97. * Other features appearing in this issue of House of Secrets include: ** "Time-Lag in Scientific Discoveries" by Mort Drucker. Originally appeared in Strange Adventures #20. ** "Moolah the Mystic" by Henry Boltinoff. ** "Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends!", a Public Service Announcement written by Jack Schiff, with art by Bob Oksner, and lettering by Ira Schnapp. ** "The Puzzle of the Playful Ghosts", a text story. ** "Professor Eureka" by Henry Boltinoff. | Trivia = | Recommended = | Links =
Creative credits
Interior art: Sheldon Moldoff, Bill Ely, Mort Meskin, George Roussos
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