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GRITTY NOIR PULP DETECTIVE MYSTERY! Up for sale is Sandman Mystery Theatre #68, published by DC Comics under the mature Vertigo imprint in December 1998. Featuring a haunting, stylized photo-cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning, this issue presents classic 1930s-era vigilante action as Wesley Dodds dons the gas mask in late-90s noir perfection. Written by Eisner-nominated writer Steven T. Seagle with gritty, detailed interior artwork by Guy Davis, this issue features the story "The Goblin: Act 4 of 4". In this thrilling conclusion to the arc, Wesley Dodds and Dian Belmont race against time through the dark streets of 1930s Manhattan to unmask a terrifying extortionist terrorizing the elite. Seagle and Davis craft a rich, atmospheric pulp detective narrative that masterfully grounds Golden Age superhero lore in realistic historical drama, making this single issue a stand-out read for Vertigo and mystery comic enthusiasts. CONDITION: 7.0 Fine/Very Fine (FN/VF). This raw copy displays solid structural integrity with moderate handling wear typical of dark Vertigo covers. Close visual examination reveals light color-breaking spine stress lines, minor surface rubbing and scuffing across the dark cover gloss, and subtle corner wear along the edges. The back cover shows mild edge toning and light handling marks, but the comic lies flat with secure staples and complete, clean interior pages.