Blue Ribbon Comics #2
In "The Vandemeer Arson Case," a 1939 Blue Ribbon Comics gem, a desperate man’s choices spiral into danger when his romantic hopes clash with greed and deception. Written by Ken Fitch and illustrated by Clem Gretter, the story follows Barnes as he turns to treachery in pursuit of fortune, only to find redemption in the face of peril. The cover by Edd Ashe captures the tension of a tale where loyalty and consequence collide.
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Barnes asks Carter for his daughter Gloria's hand in marriage, he's rebuffed because he's middle-aged and poor. Carter is more interested in a meteorite that he's convinced is made of platinum and he sends Barnes and Dan Hastings to stake a claim. Barnes calls upon Jan Crissman to help him ambush Hastings and steal the ore. Hastings fights both off, and Crissman abandons Barnes and flees. Barnes comes to his senses, and confesses all to Hastings. He even proves his reformation in saving both Hastings, himself and the ship when Hastings falls unconscious after destroying Crissman and his ship.
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