American Century #21
In "The 'C' Word," the fallout from a violent ambush reshapes the lives of Chicago's remaining players: Arthur and Ethlie flee the city, Beth is left grappling with loss, and Harry confronts the weight of grief as he honors his late brother Samuel. Written by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman, with art by Lan Medina and Marc Laming, this emotionally charged installment of American Century delivers a stark, grounded moment in a story defined by consequence. The cover by Jim Silke captures the tension of a world irrevocably changed.
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Wermer, Detective Giambone and Detective McFadden die in a hail of bullets, Arthur and Ethlie leave Chicago for Los Angeles, Beth is left empty-handed, and Harry pays his final respects to his deceased brother, Samuel.
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