This is a reissue of a graphic novel based on a short story by Neil Gaiman. The story is narrated by Gaiman who is depicted as being behind bars. The jailed Gaiman reminisces about a time in his childhood when he was cared for by Al Capone's osteopath and witnesses events involving gangsters and a creepy magician. The title references the line "Gangsters had tommy guns,- which they kept in violent cases." It's a dark story and the illustrations by Dave McKean are dark and suit the story well. In addition to the story there are commentaries by Gaiman and Alan Moore as well as alternate cover illustrations.
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