Penthouse #3
In "Will the Real Big Brother Stand Up?", the stakes rise as a failed hijacking leaves Specs dead and Moose gravely wounded, fueling a fierce vow for revenge against the elusive Black Widow. With tensions flaring at the Royal Palace and chaos unfolding on all sides, the Black Widow misidentifies Otto Von Frankenstein—only to be caught in a deadly crossfire, while Sweet Chastity, Igor, and John Vain narrowly escape a terrorist attack en route to the airport. Written by Bob Guccione and illustrated in bold, unified style by Ron Embleton, this 1984 issue delivers a taut, character-driven thriller where loyalty and deception collide.
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The attempt to hijack the Libyan helicopter fails and Specs is killed. Moose kills the two helicopter pilots, but is badly wounded. He vows to get revenge on the Black Widow for the death of his pal. Meanwhile the Black Widow is attacking the Royal Palace alone. She mistakes Otto Von Frankenstein for his brother and shoots him and is in turn shot by Moose. Sweet Chastity, Igor, and John Vain get caught in a terrorist attack while heading for the airport.
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