Hot Off the Presses... Crime Editor Strikes Again!!!

Here's another Public Domain villain that will make an appearance in my upcoming 5E Supers zine series.

Crime Editor

Real Name: Unknown

First Appearance: Black Hood Comics #10 (1944)

Armor Class: 11 (Dexterity)

HP:  50  (9d8+9)

Speed: 30

Attributes: Str 10 (+0), Dexterity 12 (+1), Con 12 (+1), Int 17 (+3), Wis 14 (+2), Cha 12 (+1)

Saving Throws: Int +5

Skills: Deception +4, History +6, Investigation +6, Insight +5 Stealth +4

Sense: passive Perception 12

Languages: English, Latin

Challenge: 2 (450 XP)

Traits 

Cunning Action: On each of his turns, the Crime Editor can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Engage, or Hide action.

Actions

Multiattack: The Crime Editor can make two attacks with his pistol or knife.

Command Minion: One subservient ally within 60 ft. immediately takes an action. 

Knife: Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack. +4 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft, one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+1) piercing damage.

Pistol: Ranged Weapon Attack. +4 to hit, range 50/150 ft., one target, Hit: 9 (2d6+1) piercing damage. (15 round clip)

Background

Not much is known about the genius known as the Crime Editor. It is believed that before turning to crime, he was a journalist at a major newspaper. He quit the paper after constantly being out scooped by a country boy scout turned reporter. He established his own newspaper, The Daily Crime Record. 

The Daily Crime Record (Wondrous item, uncommon)

This villainous publication is used to gloat over the local police, spread gossip and rumors about supers, and even includes instructions on how to commit crimes. A character can take a short rest to thoroughly read the paper and it's "How To Commit Crimes" section. At the completion of the rest, the reader gains a one time bonus of +1d4 to the skill associated with article. If they do not use this bonus before they take a long rest it is lost. Once a character gains this bonus, they can never gain the bonus from that issue again.