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Murderous Gangsters #3

Mar 1952 · Avon · 0.10 USD
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"Killer Bait" follows the capture and imprisonment of gangster Hank Terlo, whose treacherous personality is exploited by prison authorities as bait to trap his entire mob organization. Meanwhile, a second story depicts a hermit named Peter who discovers gold nuggets in his remote shack, only to be killed by a drifter named Jed Hawkins who steals the treasure. A third narrative involves criminals Marek and Lorber, who become "blood suckers" operating an extortion and violence racket, eventually facing consequences when gang member Stan Lorber attempts to collect payment and triggers a violent confrontation.

Contains 4 stories
Killer Bait!
7 pp · Crime
Hank Terlo (convict)

Hank Terlo, a cunning convict known for his greed, finds himself at the center of a deadly trap set by prison authorities who exploit his weaknesses. With danger lurking around every corner and the stakes higher than ever, this tense showdown promises a brutal test of survival.

Brothers in Crime!
7 pp · Crime
Tony FennerBud Fenner (criminal brothers and rivals)

Tony Fenner, a man who rules the underworld with cold precision, faces a dangerous challenge from the one person he never expected to turn on him—his brother Bud. Once bound by blood and crime, the two Fenner brothers now stand on opposite sides of a brutal power struggle, their shared past fueling a rivalry that could destroy them both.

Jed Hawkins -- Cold-Blooded Killer!
4 pp

Jed Hawkins, drawn by the glitter of gold, finds himself crossing a line he can't return from—his obsession with wealth leads him down a deadly path. When Sheriff Gregg closes in, a twist of science reveals a truth buried beneath the surface: Jed’s hands are stained with murder.

Nick Marek -- Shakedown Racketeer!
6 pp · Crime
Nick Marek (racketeer)

Nick Marek, a small-time operator with big ambitions, sets his sights on a bold new scheme: shaking down the very crooks who once ruled the streets. With a mix of nerve and cunning, he aims to carve out his own empire by targeting the underworld’s most dangerous figures—no small feat for a man who’s never been more than a footnote in the game.

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CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $851*
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CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $421*
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CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $366*
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CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $199*
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Full credits

cover pencils, inks Ann Cantor

Reprints

Reprinted in Sensational Police Cases #[1] (1952), The Crime Machine #1 (1971)

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