Racket Squad in Action #22

Charlton's Racket Squad in Action #22 brings street-level crime drama straight to your hands with a cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia that drops you right into a crowded public scene. A man in a dark hat and overcoat cries out "Help — Police!! My wallet is gone!" while a smooth operator in a white hat and striped tie lurks suspiciously close, newspaper in hand, surrounded by an oblivious crowd. It's a sharp, tense snapshot of the pickpocket's art that sets the stage perfectly for the issue's story, "The Three-Handed Pickpocket," crafted by the reliable team of Joe Gill and Charles Nicholas.