Crime and Punishment (1948 Lev Gleason) comic books 1952

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Frank Frazetta, Carl Wessler, Fred Guardineer, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. A cop investigates a work foreman who takes kickbacks from workers, dubbed a "vampire" in the parlance of the time. Robbers try to fool police by wearing identical masked outfits, a look that resembles The Spirit. A gangster thinks a TV crime show is too similar to his own life, so he decides to confront the creator on live TV, in front of millions of witnesses. A classic anti-drug PSA featuring early art by fantasy and comics legend Frank Frazetta. The Vicious Vampire Racket; The Deadly Quartet; The Ten Percenter; Ten Million Witnesses; This'll Kill Ya!; We Can Stop the Enemies of Youth; King of the Laundry Racket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Al McWilliams, William Overgard, Dick Rockwell, Charles Nicholas, John Belfi, Frank Bolle, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Convicts escape prison and set out for revenge on Frank and Cassy, who betrayed them and testified at their trial. Quick-shooting gangland hit man Bullet Moroni finally gets into a situation he can't shoot his way out of. A gangster plots to turn his cohorts in to the police, but a gun moll overhears him discussing it. Backfire!; Ganglands First Law; The Last Confession; Insurance Dirt; A Triple Double Cross? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Al McWilliams, Carl Wessler, Tony DiPreta, Fred Guardineer, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. During a masquerade party, a gangster and a nightclub owner resolve their longstanding feud with bullets. The story of "Henry Darpis" resembles that of Alvin "Creepy" Karpis, the gangster once given the title of "Public Enemy #1" by the FBI. A detective investigates the murder of a young veteran who was working as a bank messenger. Murder at the Masquerade; Henry Darpis, Public Enemy No. 1; Wrong Way Out; Caught in a Web; Death on Wheels. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob Fujitani and Fred Kida. Stories and art by William Overgard, Carl Wessler, Dick Rockwell, Fred Guardineer, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. A one-eyed LA hitman turns state's evidence and is marked for death by the mob. A teen makes one mistake and is sent to reform school, where the other inmates soon turn him into a hardened criminal. Prohibition mob boss Red Mollison suspects that someone in his circle is leaking info to rival ganglord Boss Magnus. Squealers Choice; Murder By Appointment; The Loan Wolf; A Leak In The Organization; The Man Without a Conscience. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob Fujitani. Stories and art by Ross Andru, Al Luster, Dick Rockwell, Bob Fujitani, Al Wenzel, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Inept hoods cause so much death and property damage that the mob itself sets out to track them down. A gang blackmails ordinary citizens into committing crimes for them, and they're willing to kill to keep the secret. Cop killer Ronald Brandton pulls the biggest mail robbery in US history to that point, and is hunted by authorities for six years. The Hunt; Blackmailed Into Crime; "Holiday" Hoodlums; Ronald Brandton, Cop Killer; Disgrace In Death. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Fred Kida, Dick Rockwell, Carl Wessler, Fred Guardineer, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. A showgirl's habit of keeping bad company leads her into a trap set by a murderer. Blackmailing photographer Nola Latour uses infrared film to capture indiscretions, but one of her subjects is powerful enough to squeeze back. The Trombolli brothers try to rob a mail train, but the job dissolves into bloodshed and chaos. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Big Temptation; The Squeeze; The Marriage That Meant Murder; Brother Rats; Riddle of the Red Snow? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Carl Wessler, William Overgard, and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Spoiled rich kid Howard finds a high-dollar insurance scam that will keep him in comfort, even if he occasionally has to kill someone. A holdup gang tracks the two-bit hood who swiped their loot while they were exchanging gunfire with police. The funeral of a racketeering boss is a golden opportunity for his rivals to seize control of his rackets. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Go-Between; Million Dollar Hoodlum?; The Hard Rock Boys; The Big Send-Off; A Stoolies Reward. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dick Rockwell, Fred Guardineer and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. A woman cons a bookie's bet-taker into being the inside man in her betting scheme, but his boss isn't going to be happy. Small-time hoods decide to "snatch," or kidnap, the daughter of a wealthy man, but soon realize they're in over their heads. George and Bud try to rob a bar, but the job dissolves into bloodshed and chaos. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. The Blonde Who Couldnt Lose…But Did!; The Clover Snatch; The Big Haul; Escape to Doom; This'll Kill Ya!; Return From a Ride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Fred Guardineer and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. A D.A. succeeds in capturing one of the killers behind Murder Inc., but he isn't going to the chair easily, as depicted on the action-packed cover. A hit-man duo finds themselves in trouble with the mob after their latest hit brings too much police attention. A blonde femme fatale named... Blondie sets out for revenge against mobster Dutch Welch. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Dead Witnesses Can't Testify; Who Met the Assassins?; I Want Out; The Blonde Bombshell; Send No Flowers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Dick Rockwell, Fred Guardineer and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. In the 1930s, a high-stakes gambler decides he wants to put a rising boxer to work for him. The life and death of a small-time hood is revealed, as a warning to others that crime does not provide a sustainable lifestyle. A mobster gets himself elected sheriff so he can control the town. Also featuring a vintage ad for a Sherlock Holmes detective cap. Dive or Die; The 3,623 Hours of Louie the Punk!; The Reckless; On the Level; Message of Death; Crimetown, U.S.A. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Torture cover by Charles Biro! Ouch! Oh, my!

Stories and art by Dick Rockwell, Carl Wessler and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Les Everhurd is riding high on slot machines and illegal liquor in Prohibition-era Brooklyn, until he meets a beautiful redhead who signals his downfall. The untimely arrival of Detective Clarke during a speakeasy shakedown causes Johnny Morrow to say, "You've stuck your nose into my business just once too often, copper!" In chapter 2 of the life of "Louie the Punk," Louie has killed his way to the top of the Duranto mob, but also inherited Duranto's enemies. Especially sadistic pre-Code bondage cover. A Dame Deals Death; The 3,623 Hours of Louie the Punk!, Chapter II; A Flaw in the Law!; The End of Johnny Morrow; News Oddities; "Baby Face" Benson. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bob Fujitani. Stories and art by Al Wenzel, C. L. Hartman, Hy Mankin, Carl Wessler and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. A convict fakes his own death to escape prison, so a cop goes undercover to track him down. Mobsters on motorcycles terrorize the town, in an early version of the "biker gang" stories of the later 1950s. In chapter 3 of the life of "Louie the Punk," Louie is targeted by the partner of one of his victims. The Big Haul; The 3,623 Hours of Louie the Punk!, Chapter III; Famous Last Words; The Mad Massacre of the Motorcycle Muggers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.