Halloween Countdown Day 18: Secrets of Haunted House #18 and #25

The first page of Secrets of Haunted House #18 (November 1979) has Destiny introducing the title. The three mystery tales featured within are "Full Circle", "No Sleep For The Dying" and "The Fiery Pit of Doom". Interesting ads include LEGO Expert Builder Series, Fruit Stripe Gum Sweepstakes, Slim Jim, Super Heroes Glue Sticks (features Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and the Hulk), Hostess Twinkies Cakes presents "Green Lantern vs Triclops Three-Eyed Keeper of the Cave", Justice Leage of America #172, Hubba-Bubba, Unexpected #194 (combines that title along Doorway To Nightmare and The House of Secrets), Draws-A-Lot Crayons, mystery titles from DC Comics subscription ad (Ghosts, House of Mystery and Secrets of Haunted House), America At War and Heroes World catalog (featuring Underoos, Mego pocket super heroes, utility belt and a few comic-related books). "The Haunted Mailbox" is the title of the letter page. The Daily Planet is volume 79 issue 33 with "Unexpected Chills" as the main headline.




The first page of Secrets of Haunted House #25 (June 1980) features Destiny setting the stage for what is to come. The two chilling tales include "Crimson Oasis" and "The Man Who Cheated Destiny". A one page "Haunted Humor" is included about how to a werewolf hunter making a big mistake. Interesting ads include "The Saga of Johnny West" promoting Acme boots, BubbleYum (in five great flavors plus sugarless), Sea-Monkeys, Hostess Cup Cakes presents Batman in "Catman on the Prowl", a promo ad for The Untold Legend of the Batman mini series, DC Comics Presents (featuring Superman and Captain Comet), The Brave and the Bold (featuring Batman and Black Lightning), DC Comics mystery titles subscription ad (same one found in #18), tv superstars (Super Friends, Batman and Plastic Man), Wonder Woman promoting DC Comics subscription, 132 Roman soldiers for only $2.98 and Spalding presents "Street Ball" with Rick Barry and Dr. J. This issue has "The Haunted Mailbox" and "The Feature Page" (features an extended "Ask The Answer Man" column and "Fact File #2: Man-Bat").