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Stumptown, Vol. 1 frames a tense crime narrative in Portland, Oregon, where a female private investigator tackles both missing persons and a series of vanished children. The story unfolds against the backdrop of local gambling venues, including off‑reservation casinos, and blends courtroom‑style intrigue with evocative, comic‑book artwork.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Greg Rucka
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