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Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 115 VG- 3.5

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    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) #115 VG- 3.5
    Published Oct 1952 by Lev Gleason.

    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 115 VG- 3.5

    Starts Nov 16

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Fred Guardineer 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. Cass Varger uses murder and trickery to get to the top of the mob heap, but he's made too many enemies along the way. Police are puzzled when a hood insists on confessing to a murder he clearly didn't commit. A mayor faces scrutiny when his opponent is murdered just before the election by someone dressed like a cop. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." Trapped by the Dead!; The Criminal Who Wanted to Punish Himself; The Late Tour; Terror on Loon Street; The Lone Witness. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG- 3.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)