Cover: Win Mortimer

Detective Comics #111

May 1946 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Coaltown, U.S.A.”

In "Coaltown, U.S.A.," a ruthless mine owner's refusal to improve working conditions or protect the town's schoolteacher ignites growing unrest among the community. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Win Mortimer, this 1946 issue captures the tension of a town on the edge, with Mortimer's stark artwork bringing the coal town's struggles to life. The cover by Win Mortimer perfectly frames the story's simmering conflict.

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writer Don C. Cameron · artist, inker Win Mortimer · cover Win Mortimer

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writer Don C. Cameron

artist, inker Win Mortimer

cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

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A greedy mine owner gets on the wrong side of the people in his community by firing the local school teacher and by refusing to institute safe mine conditions for the workers.

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