Tales of the Killers

In this short-lived two-issue series from World Famous Periodicals (1970–1971), artist Fred Kida brought a gritty, noir-inflected vision to a rotating cast of ruthless protagonists. Rather than following a single hero, Tales of the Killers offered standalone stories centered on professional assassins and violent criminals, each issue a self-contained descent into the underworld. Though brief, the series stands as a stark, unflinching artifact of early-1970s crime comics, showcasing Kida’s distinctive, shadow-drenched style.