Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 54
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Issue #54
Published 1946 by Lev Gleason.$90.00
View scans- 3.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Centerfold and an additional wrap detached.
Very violent man shot through the head cover! Ouch!
Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Fred Guardineer, George Tuska, Ed Moore, Dick Ericson and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Peter tries to make his way in the Mob, but he's not quite smart enough to stay ahead of the cops. The unkillable Michael Malloy survives multiple murder attempts. A story that dares the reader to figure out the killer. Also featuring purported letters from prisoners to Crime Does Not Pay, detailing how the comic has set them straight. Crime's Dumbest Wise Guy, Peter Treadway; Her Name Was Clarence; This'll Kill You!; Crime Quiz; Mike Malloy The Man Who Wouldn't Die!; Death Thumbs a Ride; On The Level; Whodunnit. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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$700 Crime Does Not Pay 54 CGC 7.5 BULLET THRU HEAD 1947 Gore Lev Gleason #3960362010 Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
