Smash! #52

Jan 1967 · IPC · 7d [0-0-7 GBP]

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“The Circus of Fear!”

In "The Circus of Fear!", Rubberman and his trapeze partner Alonzo find themselves trapped in a nightmarish circus run by the enigmatic Count Arena, where every act hides a deadly twist. Written by Ken Mennell and brought to life with dynamic art by Alfredo Marculeta, this 1967 installment from Smash! delivers a pulse-pounding blend of suspense and spectacle. The cover, by Joe Giella, captures the eerie grandeur of the freak show with striking precision.

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writer Ken Mennell · artist, inker Alfredo Marculeta · cover Joe Giella

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writer Ken Mennell

artist, inker Alfredo Marculeta

cover pencils, inks Joe Giella

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Rubberman and his trapeze star friend, Alonzo, are taken prisoners by the sinister Count Arena. They must fight for their lives in the strangest circus of all time.

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