Justice Traps the Guilty (1947 Prize) comic books 1956

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Mort Meskin and others. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A cop seeks the illegal trucker who injured his partner during an off-duty traffic stop. An enemy agent infiltrates an American test-pilot program, but the plane he's stealing doesn't have all the bugs worked out. Police try to track down an arsonist who targets the slums. Also featuring a full-page "Memo" from the Publisher, stating the magazine's intent to only portray crime in a negative light, probably in response to public concerns about the violence in crime comics. Skin Game!; Ace in the Hole!; Blackmailers!; Radio Clue; Closeups; Firebug! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Mort Meskin, Bill Draut and Marvin Stein. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A patched dollar bill gives away a holdup man. A Communist spy infiltrates the US to learn the secret of the "B-Bomb." An undercover cop unmasked by smugglers uses quick thinking to alert the Coast Guard. Shadow of Doom!; A Dollar Bill with Character!; Double Play!; Silent Witness; Social Note; Closeups; Skin Deep! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Matt Baker, Werner Roth and Marvin Stein. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. An FBI field agent and an analyst join forces to capture an enemy agent. A man claims that a murder was a hunting accident, but a country sheriff isn't fooled. A story featuring early art by comics legend Matt Baker. Secret Agent; Pitfall!; Debt of Honor; Trade In; Country Cop!; Closeups; The Hit-and-Run Driver! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Bill Draut and Marvin Stein. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. G-men pursue a gang that knocks over armored cars and steals payrolls. A cop goes undercover at a lumber camp to find a robbery gang. A circus clown who witnesses a robbery becomes a target, and not just of custard pies. The Payroll Pirates!; Fatal Error!; Doomsday!; Fraud; Closeups; Face to Face! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Bill Draut, Ted Galindo and Marvin Stein. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A G-man pursues an escaped convict, knowing that his inattention to detail will trip him up sooner or later. A cop goes undercover as a circus barker to catch pickpockets. A by-the-book police captain clashes with a rookie cop who is also the mayor's nephew. Action-packed cover by Martin Stein. Big Failure!; Policeman's Holiday!; The Masqueraders; Jungle Clue; Closeups; Duty Bound! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Bill Draut, Ted Galindo and Marvin Stein. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A pair of rookie cops faces an entire gang without backup when a stakeout goes wrong. A pacifist is unexpectedly strong when dealing with hoods. A cop makes a daring mid-sea rescue during a storm to ensure a crook faces trial. Stakeout; Smuggler; The Fickle Lady Luck; The Peaceful Man; Closeups; The Wreckers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marvin Stein. Art by Ted Galindo and others. Pioneering crime comic Justice Traps the Guilty was produced by the studio of comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. A cop goes undercover with a hijack mob to find out who shot his father, also a cop. A coffee vendor favored by police plays a key role in taking down some bad guys. A cop escorting a captured convict on the train is targeted by the hood's gang. The Head Man!; The Coffee Man!; Coward's Brand; Bad Actor; Closeups; Eight Hours to Alcatraz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.