Public Enemies (1948-49 DS) comic books 1949
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Issue #6
Published 1949 by D.S. Publishing.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Stories and art by Al Wenzel, Maurice Whitman and Art Gates. Tales of true crime inspired this violent pre-Code crime comic from DS Publishing. A Florida millionaire gets a visit from one of his larcenous ex-cronies, who threatens to reveal where his fortune came from. An escaped convict switches places with a look-alike millionaire and takes over his life. Down-on-his-luck gambler John makes a strange deal for a small fortune, but only if he agrees to kill himself in a year's time. Tainted Money; Parole to Death; Two Face and the Million Dollar Masquerade; Big Time; Side Lights; Courage; Date With Destiny; Mistakes Can Be Fatal. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #7
Published 1949 by D.S. Publishing.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Bob Jenney. Stories and art by Bob Jenney, Al McWilliams, Edw. M. Waldman and Art Gates. Tales of true crime inspired this violent pre-Code crime comic from DS Publishing. Midget-car racing turns deadly when gangsters get involved, and grease monkey Speed Slater winds up racing for his life. An old friend in the lumber business calls in private eye Brad Kent on a case involving a beautiful woman. Bad-girl Mollie convinces new love Jack to help her rob her old boyfriend and his criminal cronies, but he's not a hard case like they are. Hi-Octane Havoc!; The Three Suspects; The Lumberjack And The Lady; Death Sails At Midnight; The Case of the Hot Cars; High Lights; Bad Luck Bandit; Suspicion. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #8
Published 1949 by D.S. Publishing.$36.00
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Stories and art by Art Gates and others. Tales of true crime inspired this violent pre-Code crime comic from DS Publishing. Struggling artist Hutch and his agent Prissy get mixed up with gangsters and masterpieces painted by an anonymous genius. An American movie star falls for an Indian maharajah, but is targeted for death by a jealous ex. Tom investigates after his girlfriend's sister is apparently frightened to death, and learns both sisters were heirs to a fortune. Plus a vintage ad for "Play-Safe Flame Proof Playsuits: Indian Chief, Cowboy King or Home Run." Bullets for Bellini; Penitentiary Pete; The Hobo in Full Dress; Custom-Made Clue; Indian Dagger; Time and the Crime; Thelma Blaine. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #9
Published Jul 1949 by D.S. Publishing.$106.00
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Stories and art by Nate Brooks and Bob Jenney. Tales of true crime inspired this violent pre-Code crime comic from DS Publishing. A beautiful bad-girl is targeted for death after informing on her gangster ex-husband. A circus trapeze star is marked for death when she stands to inherit the entire circus, but the show's new PR man is determined to keep her alive. A detective watching a play is called into action after one of the stars is murdered on stage. Assignment Blackmail; Murder on the Circus Bill; The Miser; The Dummy's Revenge; Murder or Mercy?; Riddle Behind the Footlights; Paths of Penalty. Final issue of the series. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
