The Spirit #9/16/1951
In "The Counterfeit Killer," Denny Colt returns to Central City with a sudden claim on his family's inheritance, setting off a chain of suspicion and danger. Written by Jules Feiffer and illustrated by Jim Dixon, this 1951 tale unfolds with sharp pacing and noir tension, as a mysterious death and a swift arrest plunge the town into a web of deceit—leaving readers to wonder who truly pulled the strings. Cover by Jim Dixon.
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Denny Colt suddenly shows up in Central City demanding the remains of his inheritance. Then the mystery man ends up dead and Dolan is arrested for embezzling the proceeds of the Colt estate.
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