True Crime Comics #1
"Boston's Bloody Gang War" kicks off in 1949 with a gripping true crime tale rooted in real historical tensions, blending gritty crime drama with the shadow of justice. Written by Sam Moskowitz and illustrated with sharp, expressive detail by George Roussos, the story unfolds with a stark, noir-inspired realism, while Jack Cole’s striking cover captures the era’s dramatic flair.
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The arrest, trial and sentencing of Doctor Samuel Mudd for treating Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth. His heroism during an attack of yellow fever while imprisoned on Devil's Island results in a Presidential Pardon.
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