Real Clue Crime Stories Vol. 4 (1949) comic books

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Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Art by Leonard Starr and others. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #37. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #1 in indicia. The story of Willie Worth, who inspired the super-criminal Professor Moriarty. The strange true story of Rasputin, madman and royal advisor to the Tsars. Gambler Samuel Jason becomes a river pirate on the 1780s Mississippi. Also featuring a vintage ad for the "new improved" "Slide-o-Matic" combo lighter-cigarette case. Another amusing cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Willie the Genius; The Royal Spell; The Letter; Tell-Tale Bullets; Mississippi Nightmare; Big Fat Weasel; The Leather He Stood In. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.