Crime Patrol #9
In "Murder By Appointment!!" from Crime Patrol #9 (1948), a routine robbery goes sideways when the Syndicate accidentally kills a notorious gangster—only to be recruited by his rival, the ruthless Ralston, to become hired killers. Written, drawn, and inked by Johnny Craig, this tense, twist-laden tale follows the trio of Lew, Mike, and Slim as their deadly assignments spiral out of control, all under Craig’s sharp, dynamic art and the distinctive cover by Craig himself.
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The Syndicate members spot a wealthy guy and decide to roll him for his dough. Once done, they discover they just killed an infamous gangster. Turning, they are confronted by another thug, enemy of Big George, named Ralston, who hires the syndicate members to work for him as executioners. He sends them out to kill Slim Daggett, who, in turn, offers Lew and Mike $5000 to rub out Ralston, which they do. The gang of Lew, Mike and Slim now plan to rub out crooks named Mac and Lefty, but are captured by the Police on a routine card game raid!
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