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Down with Crime #3

Mar 1952 · Fawcett · 0.10 USD
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In "The Gun," young Frankie’s life takes a dangerous turn when he stumbles upon a .38 caliber automatic, a discovery that leads him to Kansas City and a fateful alliance with Bonnie. As his reckless actions spiral out of control, Frankie earns the chilling nickname "Gunner" while plunging into a violent crime spree. Bernard Baily handles both art and inks with sharp, expressive detail, and Ed Hamilton’s lettering adds tension to every page—this 1952 Fawcett classic is a raw, early look at a troubled youth’s descent into notoriety.

Contains 3 stories
The Gun
13 pp · Crime
Johnny Thorpe (dies)Jim RyanSheriff SaundersJoe Finley (dies)Frankie Dane [Gunner] (dies)Bol WoodcockBonnie TraskerBig Ed (dies)Lem (dies), Shim (dies)

In "The Gun," a restless Midwestern boy named Frankie stumbles upon a .38 caliber automatic, a discovery that sets him on a dangerous path. Impressed by his boldness, Bonnie takes him to Kansas City to train under the ruthless Big Ed and his sons, but Frankie’s impatience soon leads to bloodshed. As he earns the nickname "Gunner," the pair embarks on a reckless crime spree, chasing power and freedom in a world that rewards violence.

H Is For Heroin
9 pp · Crime
Lin SavineGee-GeeRocky Haines [Jeff Candler]
The Signs of Doom
8 pp · Crime
Jeff Columbine [Hex] (dies)Officer MoriartyMollyMorgy

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CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $804*
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CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $148*
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CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $88*
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Full credits

artist, inker Bernard Baily
letterer Ed Hamilton

Reprints

Reprinted in Mystic #29 (1962), Spellbound #30 (1962), Mystic #30 (1963), Spellbound #36 (1963), Spellbound Album #[nn] (1964), Not Approved Crime #1 (1998)

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