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Shocking Mystery Cases #56

Star Publications [1949-1954] · Series began 1952 · October 1953

Dates

Cover date
October 1953
Pages
36

Editions and covers

Creators

pencils: L. B. Cole

Stories

  • The Chase..! · 6 pages

    Accountant Finsten Yohl steals from racketeer Matt Browder, but can't escape both the police and Browder's henchmen.

  • Death On Broadway.. · 2 pages

    Three outlaws shoot Solly Moss while robbing the Mayfair Bar. Two are captured and sentenced to death, the third is never caught.

  • Wicked Cheat... · 9 pages

    Immigrant Lina Vanishyn quits her job at a diner and joins Pete and Lon in a confidence racket. Pete and Lon furnish her with an unknown drug that makes her victims agree to whatever she suggests.

  • The Hand of Crime... · 10 pages

    Hank Victor finds he is unable to use his right hand after shooting his brother, Red, unless he keeps it concealed in a black silk glove.

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