Mask Comics #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Name Your Price for Slaughter" in Mask Comics #1 (1945) delivers a gritty, character-driven tale from the early days of the comic book era, spotlighting two boys and their dangerously unreliable jalopy—an oddball partnership that ends in a bittersweet farewell. Penciled and inked by L. B. Cole, the story’s raw, expressive artwork captures the tension and camaraderie of youth facing uncertain futures, all rendered in the distinctive style of a 1945 wartime comic. The cover by L. B. Cole mirrors the story’s mood, a stark, striking image that hints at the stakes without revealing a single plot beat.
In "Death of You," two boys grapple with a rusted jalopy that feels less like a car and more like a living thing—its rattling engine and creaking frame earning it a reputation as a death trap. After years of uneasy coexistence, they finally part with the vehicle, selling it for scrap metal before answering the call to join the military.
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Reprinted in Action! Mystery! Thrills! Comic Book Covers of the Golden Age: 1933-45 #[nn] (2011), Haunted Horror #10 (2014)
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