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Public Enemies #3 (1948)

D.S. Publishing · 1948 · 52 pages

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Contains 6 stories
One Man Crime Wave the True Story of Lester Brockle
8 pp · crime · pencils Art Gates (signed) · inks Art Gates (signed)

In the wake of his release from prison, Lester Brockle embarks on a reckless journey across six states with Nancy Bailey, a woman he’s convinced is his true love, unaware that his violent past is catching up to him. As their road trip spirals into a series of robberies and escalating danger, Nancy begins to realize the terrifying truth about the man she’s with—and the deadly path they’re on.

Who Pays the Fiddler?
5 pp · crime · pencils Al Wenzel (signed) · inks Al Wenzel (signed)

In the slums of New York, three men—Pete Gugliemetti, Alfred Cozzi, and Fred Correllini—turn to robbing crap games after a string of bad luck, quickly escalating their criminal spree. As police close in, a mysterious detective tracks down Fred Correllini, who ultimately confesses to his role in a deadly night at a dance hall, leading to a grim conclusion.

The Stinger Strikes
10 pp · crime · pencils Maurice Whitman [as MW] · inks Maurice Whitman [as MW]

Tony "The Stinger" arrives in Philadelphia, using his reputation as a feared killer to intimidate a local mobster and take control of his operation, all while setting up a high-stakes heist at the Allied Kid Company. As he recruits new associates and establishes his presence, tensions rise with rival gangs and law enforcement, setting the stage for a dangerous plan that could make or break his new crew.

She Made Me A Thief!
6 pp · crime · pencils Art Gates · inks Art Gates ?

Al, a modest clerk smitten with the glamorous Ann, fabricates a wealthy persona to impress her, eventually stealing from his employer to fund their extravagant dates. As his lies spiral and the audit looms, he plans a desperate escape with Ann—only to discover she never intended to run, turning his final hope into betrayal.

The Tale Of the Wounded Gunman
8 pp · crime · pencils Eddie Robbins

Dr. Lang is summoned late at night to treat a man shot in a violent shootout, only to discover the wounded man is a fugitive and the woman claiming to be his wife is deeply entangled in the crime. Trapped in a remote hideout with the criminals, the doctor must endure a tense six-hour vigil, piecing together the truth as the wounded man drifts in and out of consciousness. With the fugitives planning to flee and threatening his life and family, the doctor finds a crucial clue in a familiar regional accent—leading him to a desperate final gambit.

Case-Of-The Tattooing Terror!
3 pp · crime
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