Ms. Tree Quarterly #7

Apr 1992 · DC · 3.95 USD; 4.75 CAD

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In "The Family Way," Ms. Tree takes on a case that hits close to home when "Uncle" Frankie Muerta kidnaps his niece Lisa to manipulate her cousin Donnie into taking over the Muerta family crime operation. With her stepson involved and family loyalty tangled in the web, Ms. Tree tracks Frankie down—only to find herself in over her head, needing a rescue from Mike Jr. The emotional fallout takes a sharp turn when a doctor’s visit reveals a personal truth: she’s three months pregnant. Max Allan Collins’ gripping script and Terry Beatty’s expressive art bring raw tension to this family-driven thriller, while Scott Hampton’s cover captures the stakes in a single, haunting image.

Contains 2 stories

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 hits close to home when Uncle Frankie Muerta abducts his niece Lisa to manipulate her cousin Donnie into taking over the family crime operation. With Donnie reluctant to act but unwilling to be linked to the scheme, Ms. Tree is hired—her stepson’s connection to Lisa making the case personal. As she tracks Frankie down and rescues Lisa, the situation takes a sudden turn when she’s forced to rely on Mike Jr. for help. Back at the hospital, a quiet revelation leaves her stunned: she’s three months pregnant.

Killer's Kiss Part II

8 pp · Adventure, Superhero

Sarah Todd (also as Claire Reynard)Richard McClear (Ames' attorney, Sarah's partner, death)Dr. Kenneth Ames (death in flashback)Mrs. Ames (Kenneth's wife, in photo only)