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Sandman Mystery Theatre#5
Cover: Gavin Wilson

Sandman Mystery Theatre #5

Aug 1993 · DC · 1.95 USD; 2.50 CAD; 1.25 GBP
“The Face Act One”

In the shadowed streets of Chinatown, a brutal tong war erupts as beheaded bodies turn up on both sides—each death a chilling message. The Sandman investigates, drawn into a mystery where the real enemy might not be the gangs, but someone manipulating them from the dark. Written by Matt Wagner and illustrated by John Watkiss, with colors by David Hornung and letters by John Costanza, this issue features a haunting cover by Gavin Wilson.

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writer Matt Wagner · artist, inker John Watkiss · colorist David Hornung · letterer John Costanza · cover Gavin Wilson

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Full credits

artist, inker John Watkiss
colorist David Hornung
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Gavin Wilson

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In Chinatown, someone is employing a vicious psychopath to cause a tong war between rival Chinese gangs by beheading members of both sides. The Sandman tries to find out why, and who is behind it.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).