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Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 65 CGC 5.5

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    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) #65 CGC 5.5
    Published Jul 1948 by Lev Gleason.
    CGC 5.5
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    $90.00
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    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Label #0285779011
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    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, 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. Mr. Crime narrates the tale of killer-for-hire Happy Malone, in a story with early art by future "Flash Gordon" artist Dan Barry. George Kelly, aka Machine Gun Kelly, kidnaps oil tycoon Charles Urschel for a $200,000 ransom. A story that dares the reader to figure out who murdered the Bodin farm family. They Called Him "Happy" Malone Because He Never Smiled!; On the Level; This'll Kill Ya!; Albert Judson; Machine-Gun Kelly; The Ghastly Clues; What's So Funny?; A True Crime Story Who Dunnit? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: CGC 5.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)