A true crime tale of comic books, corruption, and a $9 million vanishing act

8/5/2015

This article recounts a peculiar incident where a man stole rare comic books from a storage facility in Texas. It provides details of the theft, including the suspect's elaborate plan, which involved surveillance, costumes, and cutting through the facility's roof. The article also delves into the world of comic book collecting and the value associated with rare editions. It explores the motivations behind such a theft and the lengths some collectors might go to obtain valuable comic books. The article concludes by discussing the legal consequences the suspect faced and the significance of the stolen comic books within the collector community.

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