Penalty #47

Oct 1955 · Ace Magazines [1940s-1950s] · 0.10 USD

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“3 Minutes to Havoc”

In "3 Minutes to Havoc," tough-guy detective "Poke" Bancroft takes on the corrupt racketeer Johnny Turo, whose grip on the market's vegetable trade has left every dealer living in fear. With a ticking clock and high stakes, Bancroft races to gather proof before Turo’s next move. Art by Frank Giusto brings the gritty tension to life, while the cover by Jim McLaughlin captures the issue’s urgent, noir edge.

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artist, inker Frank Giusto · cover Jim McLaughlin

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Cast · 3 characters

Bert Poke Bancroft Sue

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artist, inker Frank Giusto

cover pencils, inks Jim McLaughlin

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Tough guy special detective "Poke" Bancroft is assigned to get evidence to put away evil racketeer Johnny Turo who has all the vegetable dealers in the market area afraid to buy vegetables from anyone but Turo.

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