DC Comics Presents #5
In "The War of the Undersea Cities!" from DC Comics Presents #5 (1979), a delightfully absurd caper unfolds as the Penguin orchestrates a chaotic distraction with marching penguin puppets, only to be outmaneuvered by a cleverly placed batch of Hostess Fruit Pies—set up by the police. With Curt Swan’s crisp art and Vince Colletta’s dynamic inks bringing the scene to life, this quirky tale blends slapstick and suspense in a way only 1979’s DC could deliver. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the zany energy perfectly, making this a must-have for fans of classic comic oddities.
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The Penguin distracts people with marching penguin puppets while stealing an antique sword, but is himself distracted by Hostess Fruit Pies planted by the police.
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