Crime Patrol #13
In "I Fight Crime," a 1949 EC Comics standout, art student Hazel transforms into a ruthless vigilante the moment she dons a blonde wig—though her violent streak vanishes the second she removes it. Written and illustrated by Al Feldstein, with inks by Johnny Craig and lettering by Jim Wroten, the story unfolds as Hazel, driven by her brother’s death, takes control of the mob known as "Grips" Hobart’s gang to hunt down the man responsible, Slick Becker. Cover by Johnny Craig captures the eerie duality of her identity, setting up a tense cat-and-mouse game when Smiling Jones arrives in town—only for Hazel’s plan to backfire in a way she never expected.
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Hazel was a black-haired, gentle art student and musician who loved beautiful things. But when she donned a blonde wig, she turned into a cruel and ruthless killer after her brother was shot down by Slick Becker's trigger men. She takes over "Grips" Hobart's mob and heads out to take on Becker and his gang, and succeeds in killing him and some of his gang before the Police move in. The funny thing is that Hazel has no killer tendencies unless she is wearing the blonde wig. When Smiling Jones moves into the city, Hazel pulls a neat trick to have him arrested, but he has the last laugh on her.
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