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Crime Detective Comics#8
Crime Detective Comics #8
“The Commodore's Thumb”
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.
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artist, inker Gerald McCann
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artist, inker Gerald McCann
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The planning and ultimate execution of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth, and the subsequent capture and death of Booth and his confederates.
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