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Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 109 PR 0.5

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    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 109
    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) #109 PR 0.5
    Published Apr 1952 by Lev Gleason.

    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 109 PR 0.5

    Full length spine split. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Nov 23

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Fred Guardineer, Al Bellman, 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. Cops chase a jewel thief and a fortune in gems from Rio de Janeiro to Manhattan. A gangster's wife wants his racket in the divorce, and she's willing to kill to get it, in a story featuring classic bad-girl art. A deadly gangland feud from Italy follows a mob boss to America. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." Hot Ice Can Burn; The Female of the Species Is Deadlier Than the Male; Lonely Hearts and Greedy Gals; The Vicious Vendetta Massacre; Rest in Peace Gang? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: PR 0.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)