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Cover: Jim McLaughlin
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Penalty #47

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

Contains 4 stories
3 Minutes to Havoc
8 pp · Crime
Jim Hunt (private investigator)Roger ManningMr. HackleyMr. GravesBob (airplane mechanic thug)Pete (flashy thug)

In "3 Minutes to Havoc," private investigator Jim Hunt races against the clock to stop a series of mysterious plane sabotage attempts orchestrated by an unseen enemy targeting airline owner Roger Manning. With tension mounting and time running short, Hunt must unravel the truth before the next attack—before anyone else is hurt.

The Stranger Rides Free
8 pp · Crime
Joe (taxi driver)Dr. LawrenceEdith GoshenGeorge (Edith's boyfriend)

In "The Stranger Rides Free," Bert and Sue follow a trail of ancient secrets and silent guardians after an antiquities importer is found dead, his Far Eastern relics now drawing deadly attention. With each clue tied to forgotten rites and vengeful shadows, the pair must untangle a mystery that’s as much about the past as it is about survival.

From Little Bits of Evidence
7 pp · Crime
district attorneyJohnny Turo (racketeer)Davis (vegetable dealer)Ralph Webster (witness)Tommy Webster (Ralph's son)

In "From Little Bits of Evidence," tough detective "Poke" Bancroft takes on the corrupt racketeer Johnny Turo, whose stranglehold over the market's vegetable dealers has turned the neighborhood into a web of fear and silence. With only small clues to work with, Bancroft must piece together the truth before Turo's grip tightens further.

The Whispering Nemesis
7 pp · Crime
Mr Hart, private investigator [Mr Risk]O.J. Stevens (business tycoon)Paul Carter (death): SmithCookeHouser

In "The Whispering Nemesis," private investigator Mr. Hart is summoned to a secluded yacht where a guest has died under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a trail of fear and suspicion. With the business tycoon O.J. Steven trembling at the thought of becoming the next target, Mr. Hart must unravel the chilling secrets aboard the floating fortress before the killer strikes again.

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $179
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $659*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $479*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 none in existence
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CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $216*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Frank Giusto
cover pencils, inks Jim McLaughlin

Reprints

↩ Reprints Super-Mystery Comics #3 (1945), Super-Mystery Comics #4 (1949), Super-Mystery Comics #5 (1949)

Reprinted in Police Against Crime #24 (1956)

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