Crime SuspenStories #21
"Mother's Day" in Crime SuspenStories #21 (1954) delivers a chilling, emotionally charged tale of sibling rivalry and fractured loyalty, told with the stark intensity EC Comics was known for. Written by Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein, and illustrated with haunting precision by Reed Crandall, the story follows two brothers whose bond unravels under the weight of jealousy and guilt. The cover by Johnny Craig captures the story’s grim atmosphere, a visual echo of the tragedy within.
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Brothers Fred and Harold grew up with Harold given the best of everything, and Fred began to hate his brother. One day, Fred discovered that Harold had committed a theft and decided to take the rap for his brother and went to jail. Meanwhile, their mother, Donna, discovered that Harold had a gun and threatened to call the police. Harold struck her, paralyzing her from the neck down. After Harold was killed by the police, Fred was released from jail and returned to his mother to tell her the truth about Harold. When she didn't react, Fred killed himself.
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