Vault of Evil 1973 #9 - back issue - $11.00

Four mutant giants emerge from hiding after an atomic bomb test so that they can destroy the menacing mutant creatures created by the blast. They know that the radiation from the test will eventually prove deadly to all humans, but they are hunted down and killed before they can reveal how to stop this from happening.

Gangster Nick Rico's lawyer keeps him out of jail in spite of many murders. But when Nick's girlfriend has had enough of his violent ways she turns to black magic to ensure that he finally gets convicted.

Zinyov the dictator forces a scientist to develop a virus that will kill everyone in his country that doubts his ability to lead them. Its only victim is Zinyov himself.

Rorney kills his uncle and his cousin Eric gives him an alibi, but when their expected inheritance doesn't come through it leads to two more murders when they kill each other.

On-sale date from Comic Reader (Street Enterprises, 1973 series) #101, November 1973.

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