Lawbreakers Suspense Stories #15
In "Bum Steer," a desperate thief, cornered by his own mistake, forces a doctor to administer an experimental treatment to erase his fingerprints—only to discover the procedure comes with unforeseen consequences. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by John Belfi, this 1953 Charlton thriller blends suspense and sci-fi intrigue in a story that’s as sharp as it is unsettling. The cover, by Dick Giordano, captures the moment’s tension with a stark, noir-inspired flair.
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A cut-throat thief has made off with a bank fortune, but realized he left fingerprints at the crime scene. At gun-point, he forces a doctor to administer an experimental treatment that will remove his fingerprints. He gets more than he bargained for.
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