Bill Ward's Torchy Summer Fun Special #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Mermaid Gig," Ed puts his theory to the test when he crafts a mermaid tail for Torchy, setting off a playful chain of events. When a fisherman hauls in what he thinks is a real mermaid, the situation spirals into a lighthearted mystery—perfectly captured in Bill Ward’s dynamic art and Gill Fox’s clever script. The cover, a striking piece by Olivia De Berardinis, adds a touch of glamour to the seaside adventure.
In "The Mermaid Gig," Jo and her friend Ed put a playful twist on a classic seaside myth when Ed convinces Jo to wear a mermaid tail for a swim—claiming it’ll prove mermaids outpace humans. When a fisherman hooks the tail’s line, he’s convinced he’s caught a real one, turning a simple summer prank into a splashy misunderstanding.
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