Grand Prix #21
In "Poor Little Playboy," the high-stakes world of auto racing takes a sharp turn when champion Rick holds onto his title after Torro’s car fails in the final race. Tensions explode in the locker room as Torro accuses Rick of sabotage—only for the sly Samantha Shrike to emerge from the shadows, revealing she’s been manipulating both men to boost her car sales. Written and illustrated by Jack Keller, with inks and lettering by Keller and cover art by Keller, this 1968 Charlton issue delivers a twisty, character-driven clash of pride and deception.
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Rick retains his world title as Torro's car throws a wheel in the last race. They come to blows in the locker room after, as Torro is convinced Rick sabotaged his car. A laughing Samantha Shrike comes out of the shadows to tell the men that she's been playing them off against each other to help her sell cars. Rick has to restrain Ramon.
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