Boy Comics [Boy Illustories] #72
In "Iron Jaw Meets His Master," the notorious criminal Iron Jaw walks free after being declared insane—thanks to the testimony of the seemingly trustworthy Dr. Manners. Under the guise of a reformed man, Iron Jaw tricks a spy named Loover, who believes he's been rehabilitated, but Crimebuster remains suspicious. Written and illustrated by Charles Biro, this gripping tale from 1951 sees the line between madness and manipulation blur, with the cover by Charles Biro capturing the tension in a single, stark image.
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Iron Jaw is found not guilty of his crimes on the basis of insanity, due to the testimony of respected psychiatrist Dr. Manners. Manners treats him at the State Hospital For the Criminally Insane, and announces that he has cured him. Loover goes undercover as a captured spy to test Iron Jaw, but Iron Jaw sees through his disguise and pretends to be reformed. Even though Loover is convinced, Crimebuster is not, so he goes to check on Dr. Manners, learns that he is an enemy agent, and then recaptures Iron Jaw.
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