Sinister Tales #48
In "I've Got to Protect Nettie!", Confederate Army Major Richard Truesdale makes a desperate last stand to safeguard his family and a hidden fortune before being mortally wounded by Union soldiers. Transported unexpectedly to the present day, he clings to life long enough to pass on a crucial secret to his sole surviving descendant—just in time to set a legacy in motion. Written by Kurato Osaki and illustrated with sharp detail by Paul Reinman, this poignant tale unfolds with quiet intensity, its haunting cover by Kurt Schaffenberger capturing the weight of a forgotten past.
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Confederate Army Major Richard Truesdale is able to secure his wife and daughter's safety and hide the family fortune before he is shot by Union soldiers. He is transported to the present day, where he dies of his wounds, but not before he is able to tell his only surviving descendant where he hid the fortune.
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