War Against Crime #9

In "The Fatal Turn," newly recovered from the hospital, Scott delivers a tense report to the Chief of the U.S. Treasury narcotics division about the suspicious death of Dora Mayfield and his dangerous encounter with a hidden narcotics ring. Written, drawn, and inked by Johnny Craig—whose sharp, noir-tinged style defines the era—this 1949 EC Comics standout blends suspense and moral urgency in a story that feels both timeless and rooted in its moment. The cover, also by Craig, captures the mood with a stark, shadowed intensity.