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Crime Detective Comics#8

Crime Detective Comics #8

May 1953 · Hillman · 0.10 USD
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In "The Commodore's Thumb," Gerald McCann’s striking art brings to life the tense aftermath of Lincoln’s assassination, weaving a gripping tale of conspiracy, pursuit, and justice in the shadow of history. This 1953 Crime Detective Comics issue, a rare early entry in the series, captures the drama of Booth’s capture and the unraveling of his plot with a grounded, noir-inspired intensity.

Contains 5 stories
The Commodore's Thumb
6 pp · Crime
Al Cooley "The Commodore"Madge CooleyJohn ScanlonDanish
The Little Black Score
4 pp · Crime
Doc CassidyDuke Manta"Nails"Porter
Payday for Worms
6 pp · Crime
Doug WalkerMartha WalkerSheriff CurtinBob StuartAndrews
The Two Horsemen
5 pp · Crime, Historical
President Abraham LincolnAllan PinkertonJohn Wilkes BoothDavid HeroldChaseDr. Samuel Mudd [unnamed in story]

In "The Two Horsemen," the tense aftermath of Lincoln’s assassination unfolds through the eyes of John Wilkes Booth and his conspirators, as they flee the scene and face the relentless pursuit that follows. This stark, historically grounded tale captures the weight of betrayal and the inevitability of retribution, set against the grim backdrop of a nation in shock.

Hand Painted Frankie
6 pp · Crime
Nick FrobishWilmaJoey Jerone

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artist, inker Gerald McCann

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