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Cover: Denys Cowan

Ms. Tree #1

Jul 2019 · Titan · 24.99 USD; 33.99 CAD; 21.99 GBP
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This volume collects the earliest adventures of hard-boiled female private eye Ms. Tree, originally published in the 1980s by Eclipse Comics. Written by Max Allan Collins and illustrated by Terry Beatty, the stories follow the tough, no-nonsense detective as she navigates a world of crime and corruption. 'One Mean Mother' kicks off the series with a gritty, noir-infused narrative that established Ms. Tree as a landmark character in independent comics.

In "Gift of Death," Ms. Tree reunites with her high school sweetheart, William "Billy" Powers, now a wealthy real estate tycoon on the edge of divorce and financial ruin. When his wife storms in with a gun, Ms. Tree acts in self-defense—but soon uncovers a chilling truth: the confrontation was staged, and Billy’s intentions were far more complex than she imagined. Written by Max Allan Collins and illustrated by Terry Beatty, with colors by Tom Ziuko and letters by Gary Kato, this issue blends tense personal drama with a sharp, noir-tinged mystery. Denys Cowan’s striking cover captures the moment’s raw intensity.

Contains 5 stories
Gift of Death
48 pp · Crime, Detective-Mystery
Dominique MuertaRafe VallerMike Tree Jr.Lisa MuertaEffieDan GreenRoger FreemontDonnie MuertaBarney Phillips

In "Gift of Death," Ms. Tree is drawn into a tense web when Lisa, the daughter of Dominique Muerta, hires her to uncover who killed her mother—just days after Dominique’s sudden death. Taking the security role Dominique had offered, Tree navigates the shifting alliances and hidden tensions within Muerta Enterprises, where even the most loyal seem capable of betrayal. As secrets unravel, Tree must piece together the truth behind a murder that’s as personal as it is perilous.

Drop Dead Handsome
48 pp · Detective-Mystery
EffieWilliam PowersMelodie PowersLinda DeCampDonnie MuertaRafe VallerRoger FreemontDan Green

In "Drop Dead Handsome," Ms. Tree reunites with her high school sweetheart, William "Billy" Powers, now a wealthy real estate tycoon entangled in a crumbling marriage and mounting debts. When his wife storms in with a gun, Ms. Tree acts in self-defense—but as the truth unravels, she discovers the confrontation was a carefully staged trap. As the lines between love, manipulation, and betrayal blur, she must untangle a web of deception that leads to a shocking final twist.

The Family Way
48 pp · Detective-Mystery
Mike Tree Jr.Lisa MuertaFrankie "The Loon" Muerta (dies)Don Donnie MuertaJenny StarrMrs. Starr

In "The Family Way," Ms. Tree takes on a case that pulls her into the tangled web of the Muerta family, where loyalty and blood run deep. When Uncle Frankie kidnaps his niece Lisa to pressure cousin Donnie into taking over the family's operations, Ms. Tree must navigate dangerous ties and hidden motives—especially when her stepson’s relationship with Lisa becomes a key thread. The rescue unfolds with unexpected twists, leading to a quiet revelation that changes everything.

Maternity Leave
48 pp · Detective-Mystery
EffieRoger FreemontDan GreenWilliam Powers Jr. (in flashback)Mike Tree Jr.Don Donnie MuertaFrankie the Loon (in flashback)William Powers Sr.Vin (dies)Melodie Tree (introduction)Melodie Powers (in flashback)

In "Maternity Leave," Ms. Tree faces a dangerous threat as her pregnancy reaches its final weeks—members of the Powers family will stop at nothing to prevent her child from being born. With her strength tested and her resolve unshaken, she stands between her unborn daughter and those who would deny her life.

One Mean Mother
56 pp · Detective-Mystery
Melodie TreeMike Tree Jr.AngieDan GreenRoger FreemontEffieLt. ValerBryan HandDon DonnieStuart SymonsJean-Claude (dies)HelgaHans (dies)William Powers Sr. (dies)

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Full credits

artist, inker Terry Beatty
colorist Tom Ziuko
letterer Gary Kato
cover pencils, inks Denys Cowan

Reprints

↩ Reprints Ms. Tree Quarterly #1 (1990), Ms. Tree Quarterly #2 (1990), Ms. Tree Quarterly #4 (1991), Ms. Tree Quarterly #7 (1992), Ms. Tree Quarterly #8 (1992), Ms. Tree Special #9 (1992)

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