Cover: Luis Dominguez

DC Special #23

Aug 1976 · DC · 0.50 USD

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“The Secret of the Spanish Blade”

In "The Secret of the Spanish Blade," Porthos’ reckless wager to tug the King’s beard in Spain sets off a chain of events that brings the Musketeers face-to-face with a hidden conspiracy. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with vivid art by Lee Elias, this 1976 DC Special sees the famed trio caught in a web of intrigue that reaches from Madrid to the French court. The cover by Luis Dominguez captures the swashbuckling spirit of the tale, making this a must-read for fans of classic adventure.

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writer Bob Haney · artist, inker Lee Elias · letterer Ben Oda · cover Luis Dominguez

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writer Bob Haney

artist, inker Lee Elias

letterer Ben Oda

cover pencils, inks Luis Dominguez

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Porthos takes a bet from Dulac that he can go to Spain and tug the King's beard. By a complicated coincidence, a message between Corbeau and his co-conspirators against King Louis XIII ends up in Spain. The Musketeers unwittingly bear the message back to their King, who ends Corbeau's conspiracy and his life.

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