Crime Suspenstories #4
"Touch and Go!" is a chilling, character-driven tale from Crime Suspenstories #4 (1983), a standout issue written by Al Feldstein and illustrated by Reed Crandall, whose stark, expressive art heightens the story’s emotional weight. The narrative follows the fractured bond between brothers Fred and Harold, where jealousy and guilt spiral into tragedy after Harold’s violent act leaves their mother paralyzed. Johnny Craig’s haunting cover captures the story’s grim tone, perfectly framing a tale of consequence and collapse.
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Brothers Fred and Harold grew up with Harold given the best of everything, and Fred began to hate his brother. One day, Fred discovered that Harold had committed a theft and decided to take the rap for his brother and went to jail. Meanwhile, their mother, Donna, discovered that Harold had a gun and threatened to call the police. Harold struck her, paralyzing her from the neck down. After Harold was killed by the police, Fred was released from jail and returned to his mother to tell her the truth about Harold. When she didn't react, Fred killed himself.
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