Crime Does Not Pay Archives #10
"Kid Dropper" delivers a gritty, straight-from-the-streets origin in the Crime Does Not Pay Archives #10, a 2015 Dark Horse release that captures the raw energy of classic crime pulp. Told through the stark, expressive art of Dan Barry, the story traces Johnny Lazia’s ruthless ascent from youth to power, culminating in a violent showdown with Baron Bentley. The cover, a striking original piece by Charles Biro, perfectly echoes the era’s hard-edged style.
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The story is told of the rise of Johnny Lazia, a bad egg from the time of his youth to the over-throw of Baron Bentley, taking over racket after racket, then dying at the hands of the Baron in revenge.
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