PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE CRIME MACHINE #2

PS ARTBOOKS MAGAZINE CRIME MACHINE #2 Our host Nat (who was called ‘Matt’ in the first issue? ) Grover is a crime fighter and researcher into crimes and criminals of the past - his purpose, to show us those who take the first step toward breaking the law,? wether it be an individual or a gang and ultimately what creates the CRIME MACHINE! ? First up, we have No Jail Could Hold Him! ' penciled by the great Carmine Infantino. ? Next is “Francine O’Connor ... The Empress of Crime! ' by Tex Blaisdell. Followed by two tales from? Gerald McCann “Leech McCoy ... Incendary Killer! ” and “Juanita Perez The Gypsey Killer! ”. ? Plus two tall tales from Mike Becker “Waxie Gordon! ” and “Easy Money”. ? It’ll be a crime if you miss out on these little beauties again - they didn't hang around for very long - ? So make sure you get your copy this time !

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