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Cover: Syd Shores & Vince Alascia

All True Crime Cases Comics #26

Feb 1948 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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In "Killing Was His Business!", Wilbur’s obsession with his trusted revolver, 'Sweetheart,' sets him apart from other criminals—his ruthless efficiency earns him a reputation, but also enemies. After being betrayed by Roy, Wilbur escapes prison and hunts him down, reigniting a deadly rampage that draws the FBI into a final, brutal confrontation. The story unfolds with stark, noir-inspired tension, illustrated by Mike Becker and lettered by Artie Simek, while Syd Shores and Vince Alascia deliver a striking cover that captures the grim intensity of Wilbur’s downfall.

Contains 5 stories
Killing Was His Business!
15 pp · Crime
Fate (introductionhost of crime storiesonly appearance?)Wilbur UnderhillRoyBensonBradley

In "Killing Was His Business!" from All True Crime Cases Comics #26 (1948), Wilbur’s obsession with his gun, 'Sweetheart,' sets him apart—his ruthless efficiency during robberies earns him a reputation that frightens even his fellow criminals. When Roy betrays him, Wilbur escapes prison with one goal: to make Roy pay. As his violent path draws the FBI’s attention, his prized weapon fails him at the end, leaving him exposed in a final, desperate stand.

Guns Talked in Abilene!
4 pp · Crime, Western-Frontier
John Wesley Hardin (dies in this story)Wild Bill HickokNate SomersSalSelman

In the dusty streets of Abilene, a decades-old grudge ignites when a wounded outlaw, Selman, swears revenge on the lawman who put him behind bars. Years later, the past catches up as Hardin, released from prison, walks the same road—only to meet his fate at the hands of the man he once arrested.

One of These Circus Performers Is a Killer!
8 pp · Detective-Mystery
Mike TrappFaro the Armless WonderNolaCrandallGigantoSpike

In the shadowy spotlight of a traveling circus, a murder shakes the troupe when Crandall is found dead—his demise seemingly the work of a brute strong man. But detective Trapp, sharp-eyed and relentless, uncovers a clue in the victim’s wounds: the killer’s feet were unusually powerful, pointing to the seemingly unassuming Faro. As the truth unfolds, Faro flees in panic, only to meet a fate as sudden and tragic as the crime itself—falling from the high wire in a final, silent act.

He Lived with Danger!
6 pp · Crime
John J. BroderickSluggerLeftyHenryDave

In "He Lived with Danger!" from All True Crime Cases Comics #26 (1948), Broderick trades the flames of the firehouse for the front lines of the police force, proving time and again that courage isn't just a moment—it's a way of life. As he climbs the ranks from beat cop to detective, each step is marked by a refusal to back down, no matter how close the danger.

The Mighty Manhunt!
7 pp · Crime
Hugh De AutremontRoy De AutremontRay De AutremontArthurRaleighMyers

In "The Mighty Manhunt!", the De Autremont brothers flee after a train robbery, assuming new names and vanishing into the shadows—but the FBI’s relentless pursuit follows a crucial clue to their hidden identities, leading to a tense confrontation that leaves their fate uncertain.

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Full credits

letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Syd Shores
cover inks Vince Alascia

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Reprinted in All True Crime Cases Comics #26 (1948)

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