Posted By Dan Greenfield on Jul 18, 2025 | 2 comments

EXCLUSIVE! PLUS: Halloween horror also goes big for the W.I.P. edition of American Vampire #1…

DC has three Facsimile Editions in the hopper for October and each deserves its own spotlight. Click here and here for the other two.

Meanwhile — another month, another treasury edition! This time around it’s a Halloween treat with 1973’s Limited Collector’s Edition #C-23 Facsimile Edition: The House of Mystery.

And as a big ol’ horror bonus, there will be a W.I.P. edition of 2010’s American Vampire #1, written by Stephen King, Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque.

Dig the official solicitation info, which will be released officially by DC later Friday:

LIMITED COLLECTORS’ EDITION #C-23 FACSIMILE EDITION: HOUSE OF MYSTERY

Written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS, ROBERT KANIGHER, HOWIE POST, MIKE FRIEDRICH, JACK OLECK, and STEVE SKEATES
Art by SERGIO ARAGONÉS, JACK SPARLING, BERNIE WRIGHTSON, NEAL ADAMS, GIL KANE, and ALEX TOTH
Cover by NICK CARDY
Foil variant cover by NICK CARDY ($16.99 US)

There are nearly as many weary souls who’ve taken rooms at the House of Mystery as there are reasons for them to seek its sullen sanctuary, and its humble caretaker is always happy to accommodate. Join Cain as he welcomes a certain haunted sculptor on the run from his own creations, a dangerous sorcerer whose treasured pet cat is far more than it seems—and even comics legend Gil Kane as the artist truly throws himself into his work!

$14.99 US | 36 pages
ON SALE 10/8/25

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DC W.I.P.: AMERICAN VAMPIRE #1

Written by STEPHEN KING and SCOTT SNYDER
Art and cover by RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE

Step into the world of comics like never before with DC W.I.P. Get up close and personal with the stunning original artwork from one of comics’ greatest artists. Featuring the never-before-printed inked pages of American Vampire #1! The brilliance of Albuquerque’s work can be seen like never before in this massive oversize presentation. Don’t miss your chance to own this incredible, one-of-a-kind piece of comics history. Featuring a brand-new introduction by Albuquerque.

$14.99 US | 32 pages | 11″ x 17″
ON SALE 10/15/25

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A few thoughts:

— Y’know, I’ve been so focused on the superhero treasuries, I wasn’t even thinking about House of Mystery. What a great choice! I don’t even have an original! And damn, that’s a lot of talent.

— This will be two straight months with treasury-size Facsimile Editions. In September, it’s New Fun #1 in Famous First Edition size. Treasuries have recently been an odd-numbered-month thing. Too early to tell if this is a significant shift.

— Obligatory Price Comparison: A VF/VF+ original Limited Collectors’ Edition #C-23 recently sold on eBay for $133. Generally, you can find it in lesser condition for about $30.

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— ACTION COMICS #252: SUPERGIRL’s Debut to Get Facsimile Edition. Click here.

— Landmark DETECTIVE COMICS #40 to Get Facsimile Treatment This Fall. Click here.