Ms. Tree #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collection brings together the gritty, hard-boiled adventures of private eye Ms. Tree, originally published in the 1980s and 1990s, as she navigates a world of crime and corruption. The volume includes several story arcs that showcase her tough-as-nails demeanor and relentless pursuit of justice, featuring classic noir-style storytelling from writer Max Allan Collins and artist Terry Beatty.
In "Muerta Means Death Chapter One: Homecoming," Ms. Tree finds herself back in the system under the name Michelle Friday—her mother’s name, her true identity—after Michael’s bail is revoked. With a contract now active from the elusive Dominique Muerta, the past comes knocking with deadly intent. Written by Max Collins and illustrated by Terry Beatty and Gary Kato, with colors by Beatty and letters by Kato, the issue’s cover by Claudia Caranfa captures the tension of a return long overdue.
In "Prisoner Cell Block Hell: Chapter One: Do Not Pass Go," Ms. Tree finds herself behind bars under the name Michelle Friday—her mother’s pronunciation of her name and her maiden name—after her bail is revoked. With a contract now active from Dominique Muerta, the stakes rise as she navigates the dangerous world of prison on the run from a threat she can’t yet see.
In "Prisoner Cell Block Hell: Chapter Four: Cell Block in the Sky," the tension mounts as Michael is trapped in a web of betrayal and revenge. With Wendy’s uneasy attempts to help, a grieving mother’s vengeance, and Officer Cole closing in, the line between protector and predator blurs in this gripping, high-stakes mystery.
In "Heroine Withdrawal Chapter Three: Pronounced Normal," Jo finds herself caught between skepticism and the strange, persistent tales of Claude, whose claims about UFOs unsettle even the most level-headed. When the doctor brushes him off, Jo enlists Roger and Dan to investigate—uncovering a mystery that blurs the line between delusion and something far stranger.
In "Heroine Withdrawal Chapter Four: Men in Black," Jo finds herself haunted by a troubling dream of her late husband, Claude, who appears to be leaving her side—only to vanish into the shadows with a mysterious figure named Klaatu. As paranoia creeps in, she begins to suspect that those closest to her, including Jack and a nurse, may be plotting against her, but with Claude gone and the lines between memory and reality blurring, it’s hard to tell who to trust.
In "The Other Cheek Chapter Six: Dying Time," Michael confronts Dominique as the truth behind the contract unravels—Palma, not her, was the one who ordered it. With Mike Jr. safely rescued and the Senator's fate sealed by an assassin's hand, Roger's rage reaches a breaking point. The stakes rise in this tense, pivotal chapter of Ms. Tree’s ongoing mystery.
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↩ Reprints Ms. Tree #18 (1985), Ms. Tree #19 (1985), Ms. Tree #20 (1985), Ms. Tree #21 (1985), Ms. Tree #22 (1985), Ms. Tree #23 (1985), Ms. Tree #24 (1985), Ms. Tree #25 (1986), Ms. Tree #26 (1986), Ms. Tree #27 (1986), Ms. Tree #29 (1986), Ms. Tree #30 (1986), Ms. Tree #31 (1986)
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