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Crime Detective Comics #7

Mar 1953 · Hillman · 0.10 USD
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In "The Jersey Job," a bold heist goes wrong when Latin thief Enrico Cardena smashes a store window to steal a displayed gem—only to find it gone. The illusion of the jewel's presence, created by a reflection in the glass, leads to his execution by his own crew, who think he’s lying. Al Eadeh’s art brings the tense, deceptive scene to life in this 1953 Crime Detective Comics issue, where appearances are dangerously misleading.

Contains 6 stories
The Jersey Job
5 pp · Crime
Johnny NeillMax Neill

In "The Jersey Job," Johnny Neill’s pride in landing a new job at Condor Labs is quickly shadowed by danger when his father, Max Neill—a newspaper editor with a secret—finds himself caught between duty and loyalty. As a spy tasked with sabotaging the lab, Max faces a choice that could cost him everything.

500 Carat Nothing
3 pp · Crime
Enrico Cardena

In "500 Carat Nothing," Latin thief Enrico Cardena scoffs at the idea of leaving a priceless gem on display in a store window—until he smashes the glass and finds the case empty. His disbelief turns to fatal consequence when his partners refuse to believe him, leading to his execution. The next morning, the store manager reveals the truth: the dazzling display was just a reflection, not the real jewel, making the entire theft a trap of illusion.

The Passing of Joseph Camp
4 pp · Crime
"Books"Joseph CampAlf
The Rolling Handcuffs
2 pp · Crime
Marty BurkeStaffordTimmins
The Sparrow Makes Good
7 pp · Crime
Nick BakerNick's fatherSquinty
Thread to a Trigger
4 pp · Crime
Ed Wentz (dead body)Detective MartinBig John Byers (crook)Dorothy MartinJanie Martin

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artist, inker Al Eadeh

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