# Man-Thing (1974) #5

Published: 1974-05-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: Man-Thing (1974 - 1975)
Creators: Steve Gerber (writer), Mike Ploog (penciler)

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It’s no laughing matter when a clown takes his life on the banks of the Citrusville swamps. A circus of consequences ensues, as Ruth and Richard find themselves center ring when solving the mystery of the clown’s disappearance. Man-Thing is deeply misunderstood. The spirit of Darrel the Clown rises.