Ms. Tree's Thrilling Detective Adventures #2 - Frank Miller art + 1st Scythe

Ms. Tree's Thrilling Detective Adventures v1 #2, 1983 - In a backup tale to the main feature, a detective vows to avenge the murder of a colleague. Masked and armed with a whip, the 

 tracks down a lead. This Dean Mullaney story is drawn by Ellis Goodson and Bruce Miller. In his second pin-up of the series, Frank Miller showcases Philip Marlowe of Maltese Falcon fame. The artists's love of noir is evident through the added effort and complexity of the pages. Other artists in this issue include Terry Beatty. Cover by Beatty.  This is 2 of 3 Ms. Tree's Thrilling Detective Adventures issues by Miller. /// key

the Scythe

"Loaded Pistols and Loaded Dice" 11 pages

"Philip Marlowe " Miller pencils and inks 2 pages = ****