Hard Time Season Two #1
In "Dirty Linen," Ethan Harrow—a teenager serving a 50-year sentence for a murder he swears he didn’t commit—meets activist lawyers Julius and Truth Rothenberg, setting the stage for a tense, character-driven exploration of justice and truth. Written by Steve Gerber and Mary Skrenes and illustrated by Brian Hurtt with inks by Steve Bird, colors by Lee Loughridge, and letters by Pat Brosseau, this issue launches the second season of *Hard Time* with a gripping, grounded narrative. The cover by Brian Hurtt captures the weight of Ethan’s story in a single, evocative image.
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Ethan Harrow, a teen serving 50 years for a murder he did not commit, is introduced by his lawyer to Julius and Truth Rothenberg, activist lawyers interested in Ethan’s case. Ethan recounts the events that led to his conviction.
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