Forgione Mob

Forgione Mob © Juke Box Productions AstroFacts Status: Disbanded Earliest Appearance: 1974 Personal Data InfoDump Appearances (in Publication Order): Astro City: Local Heroes #4, 5 Event Timeline Forgione Mob An east side mob group led by Junior Forgione in the early 1970s. History The group came into the public light in 1974 after, Richard Forgione had to stand trial for the murder of Lisette Palais. Attorney Vince Oleck unleashed the infamous superhero defense and got Richie off. But their triumph was short-lived, as both Forgione's were found murdered within a week after the case, presumably by The Blue Knight, which shattered the organization. Observations They have an associate named Nick DiPreta who advised them to hire the law firm of Grant, Miller, Healy and Valada for Richies case. Footnotes Forgione is a reference to artist Bob Forgione. DiPreta serves as a reference to artist Tony DiPreta