Public Enemies (1948-49 DS) comic books
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Issue #2
Published Jun 1948 by D.S. Publishing.$240.00
View scans- Paper: Off white to white
- Label #2081883011
Cover by Art Gates. Stories and art by Al Wenzel, Al McLean and Art Gates. Tales of true crime inspired this violent pre-Code crime comic from DS Publishing. The real-life story of Norman "Red" Ryan, who led a double life as a reformed ex-con and radio host, while still running an armed-robbery gang. A woman offers to marry any man who will give her $1,000 for an operation to save her mother's life. In 1924, Felix Sloper is dubbed the "Lone Wolf" for his daring bank robberies in California. Plus an article warning readers about scam-artist tricks. Graduation for Murder; The Saga of Red Ryan; Love for Sale; Hi Lights; Massacre at Canon City Prison; Confessions and a Shave; The Man Who Wanted to Hang; The Luck of Felix Sloper. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #8
Published 1949 by D.S. Publishing.$36.00
View scans- Centerfold detached at one staple.
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
View scans- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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.
