Sandman Mystery Theatre #5
In the shadowed streets of Chinatown, a brutal tong war erupts as beheaded bodies turn up on both sides—each death a chilling message. The Sandman investigates, drawn into a mystery where the real enemy might not be the gangs, but someone manipulating them from the dark. Written by Matt Wagner and illustrated by John Watkiss, with colors by David Hornung and letters by John Costanza, this issue features a haunting cover by Gavin Wilson.
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In Chinatown, someone is employing a vicious psychopath to cause a tong war between rival Chinese gangs by beheading members of both sides. The Sandman tries to find out why, and who is behind it.
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