Cover: Irwin Hasen

All-American Comics #85

May 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Rise and Fall of "Crusher" Crock”

In "The Rise and Fall of 'Crusher' Crock," a string of mysterious accidents on a Hollywood movie set sends extras fleeing in fear, until Dr. McNider—under his secret identity as Dr. Mid-Nite—steps in to unravel the truth. Frank Harry handles both pencils and inks for the story, bringing the suspenseful mystery to life, while Irwin Hasen delivers the cover art for this 1947 All-American Comics issue, priced at 10 cents.

artist, inker Frank Harry · cover Irwin Hasen

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artist, inker Frank Harry

cover pencils, inks Irwin Hasen

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At Mammoth Studios in Hollywood, a series of accidents are occurring on the movie set that causes the frightened actor extras to walk off the set. While Dr. McNider and Myra are visiting the studio on a tour, the part of acting extra is offered to Dr. McNidrer, who subsequently solves the case, while in ihis alter ego role as Dr. Mid-Nite. While breaking up the crime ring .. the movie cameras continue to roll, and the film is released as “Dr. Mid-Nite in THEIVES FALL OUT”.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).