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Men of Mystery Comics#69
Cover: Mike Machlan
Men of Mystery Comics #69
“The Birth of the Avenger”
In "The Birth of the Avenger," Jacques's envy turns deadly when he kills Pierre to win Maria’s affection, setting off a chain of events tied to a rare black crab rumored to bring bad luck—though its true value might be more than just superstition. Ernie Schroeder handles both art and inks for the story, while Mike Machlan delivers the striking cover.
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artist, inker Ernie Schroeder · cover Mike Machlan
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artist, inker Ernie Schroeder
cover pencils, inks Mike Machlan
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In a fit of jealousy Jacques kills Pierre so that he can have Maria. And the rare black crab he's caught is worth a fortune, even if it is supposed to be bad luck.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).