Comic Title: House of Mystery #152
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 575 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: July 1965
On Sale Date: May 20, 1965 Newsstand Date May 20, 1965
Source: House Ad, Mystery in Space #100, Page 20

Copyright Date May 20, 1965
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1965

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of February, May, August and November
Cover Price: $0.12
Page Count: 32
Editor: Jack Schiff

Title: "Iwangis -- Creature King"
Pages: 10

Feature(s):
Martian Manhunter (of Earth-1)

Writer: Jack Miller
Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted In:
Showcase Presents:Martian Manhunter Vol. 2 TPB (2009)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Justice League of America #36; next appearance in House of Mystery #153)

Villain(s)

• The Idol-Head of Diabolu (behind-the-scenes; last appearance in House of Mystery #151; next appearance in House of Mystery #155)
• Iwangis (an animated statue; destroyed in this story; no further appearances)
• An army of statues (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
The Idol-Head of Diabolu creates a new menace in the form of a giant statue. When the sun hits the statue it comes to life. The statue creature, Iwangis, battles J'onn J'onzz and appears to be indestructible. The creature also possesses the power to animate other statues. He begins building and army of the statue creatures. J'onn builds a statue of his own out of steel. When Iwangis tries to animate the statue, a powerful magnet prevents him from breaking contact. The statue absorbs Iwangis's energy, allowing J'onn to destory him.