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Crime Syndicate 5 (Cover A)

CRIME SYNDICATE #5

Cover Date: September 2021
Cover Price: $3.99
Publication Date: 2021-07-06

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Cover Credits:
Art: Howard Porter
Colors: Romulo Fajardo, Jr.


Variant Cover:
Cover B
Art: Francis Manapul (signed)

Story: "First in War, First in Pieces, Part 2: Swift Vengeance" (18 Pages)

Credits:

StoryAndy Schmidt
PencilsKieran McKeown
InksDexter Vines
LetteringRob Leigh
ColorsSteve Oliff
Assistant editingMarquis Draper
EditingAndrea Shea
Senior editingChris Conroy

Feature Character(s):

Ultraman
Atomeca
Johnny Quick (dies)
Owlman
Superwoman

Guest Star(s):

Legion of Justice
Alexander Luthor
Emerald Knight
Lonar
Power Tower
Red Hood
Savanna
Thaal Sinestro
Venus
Ultragirl (Kara)

Supporting Character(s):

Thunderer

Location(s):

New Earth 3
United States of America
Central City

Solicitation:

The Crime Syndicate crosses the line for the last time…and Alexander Luthor demands justice! Earth-3’s Luthor, Savanna, Venus, Power Tower, Red Hood, Lonar, and Thaal Sinestro band together to form the Legion of Justice and defend their world at all costs. Will the looming threat of the Legion stand in the way of Owlman, Superwoman, and Ultraman’s quest for global takeover? It all builds to a cliffhanger that will leave you on the edge of your seat!
Question of the month: Who is Luthor’s secret weapon?
Also, in this issue’s backup, witness the origin story of Johnny Quick, illustrated by Bryan Hitch!


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Second Story: "The Quick and the Dead" (4 Pages)

Credits:

StoryAndy Schmith
ArtBryan Hitch
LetteringRob Leigh
ColorsAlex Sinclair
Assistant editingMarquis Draper
EditingAndrea Shea
Senior editingChris Conroy

Feature Character(s):

Johnny Quick (next flashback in issue #6/2)

Other Character(s):

Johnny's father (first appearance; dies)

Location(s):

New Earth 3
Central City

Comment(s):

This story takes place in 2016.


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