Daring Mystery Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1

Nov 2009 · Marvel · 3.99 USD

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In "The East Side Murders," cub reporter Jones takes on a grim assignment when seven families on the east side are brutally attacked, leaving three dead. As the Phantom Reporter, he uncovers a shocking conspiracy involving the Park Commissioner, Police Chief, and a newspaper publisher—all secretly orchestrating the violence to drive residents out and seize their property cheaply. Written by Robert Erisman and illustrated by Sam Cooper, this 70th Anniversary Special delivers a sharp, noir-tinged mystery with a biting social edge, all wrapped in a striking cover by Clint Langley.

Contains 2 stories

Untitled Superhero story

21 pp · Superhero

The Phantom Reporter [Dick Jones]SamEdmund ChancellorBilly SullivanOswald ChancellorMolly SullivanGianni Big NoseSilvio ManninoAngela ManninoFiery MaskClark Kent

The East Side Murders

8 pp · Superhero

The Phantom Reporter [Dick Jones] (introduction)A park commissionervarious corrupt officials (villains, introduction for all)Maxother gangsters (villains, introduction, death for all)

In "The East Side Murders," cub reporter Jo uncovers a shocking conspiracy while investigating a string of brutal attacks on families in the city’s east side. As the Phantom Reporter, Jo exposes a web of corruption involving the Park Commissioner, Police Chief, and a newspaper publisher—all manipulating the crime wave to push residents out and seize their land cheaply.