Action Comics #59
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Cinderella — a la Superman," a frustrated violinist named Ben Bowe takes a dark turn, orchestrating a criminal empire from the shadows—posing as a blind beggar whose off-key playing is actually a secret signal to his gang. With a hideout rigged with weaponized violins, including one that fires sulfuric acid, his schemes come to a head when he and his gang are finally captured by the Vigilante and Stuff. Art by Mort Morton and Charley, with cover by John Sikela, this 1943 Action Comics issue blends musical mischief with pulp intrigue in a standout tale from DC’s early years.
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Frustrated concert violinist Ben Bowe turns to a life of crime, and plans daring robberies for his gang of toughs, and is frequently on hand to help them out as a blind violinist beggar who just happens to be standing by. He uses his awful tunes to communicate with his gang in code. While at his headquarters, various violins are tricked out as weapons: one that shoots sulfuric acid and another loaded with dynamite. He and his gang are captured by the Vigilante and Stuff.
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