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Cover: Jack Sparling

Adam-12 #4

Aug 1974 · Western · 0.25 USD
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In "Gang War," the simmering rivalry between the Wild Bunch and the Barons erupts into violence after a murder shakes their uneasy truce. Written by John David Warner and illustrated by Jack Sparling, this 1974 issue captures the raw tension of two motorcycle crews locked in a clash that feels more like a relic of the past than a product of its time. The cover by Jack Sparling perfectly frames the escalating danger with its stark, kinetic energy.

Contains 2 stories
Gang War
13 pp · Detective-Mystery
Pete MalloyJim Reed

In "Gang War" from Adam-12 #4 (1974), the long-standing rivalry between the Wild Bunch and the Barons erupts into violence after a murder shakes their uneasy truce. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles, the story follows the escalating tension between two motorcycle gangs whose 1950s-style image clashes with the city's evolving streets.

Heat Wave
12 pp · Detective-Mystery
Pete MalloyJim Reed

In "Heat Wave," the sudden drop in water pressure from kids tampering with hydrants puts the city’s fire response at risk, forcing Officers Malloy and Reed to chase a hit-and-run driver whose secret may be tied to the chaos. Written by the team behind Adam-12, this 12-page mystery blends urban tension with the quiet urgency of two cops on a trail that leads deeper than the crime itself.

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CGC 9.6 · 4 in census $114*
CGC 9.4 · 4 in census $66*
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artist, inker Jack Sparling
cover pencils, inks Jack Sparling

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