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Classic Comics #3
This issue presents an adaptation of "The Count of Monte Cristo" featuring Mortified, a masked vigilante character. The story follows a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Doctor Parkman, with Inspector Guard attempting to solve the case while suspicion falls on various parties including Larry Hart, who harbors a grudge against the case. The narrative reveals a long-standing family feud between the Martin and Hart families, and culminates in a confession involving murder motivated by revenge, with the killer ultimately apprehended and facing justice in court. Throughout the tale, themes of hidden identities, family secrets, and the consequences of vengeful hatred drive the plot toward its resolution.