Real Clue Crime Stories Vol. 4 (1949) comic books 1950

Art by Bob Powell and others. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #47. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #11 in indicia. A polite, nerdy Canadian store clerk becomes a surprisingly successful bank robber. The true story of the theft of Queen Marie Antoinette's diamond necklace. A gang of thieves is undone when one of them decides to shoplift a razor. Also featuring a vintage ad for training as a "Criminal Investigator" by mail. The Gentleman; The Necklace; Get That Number; Foolish Fingers; Ancient Crime-Buster; Domino Harper; Big Boy's Jam; The Corny Corner. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Bob Powell and others. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #48. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #12 in indicia. William Brockway becomes a successful counterfeiter in 1880s New York. A detective sets out on a cross-country chase for a fleeing witness. Sissified detective Percy is feared by the underworld, in an offbeat comedy story. My Name Is on the Wrapper; The Ferret; Robbery Off the Record; Please Take the Stand; The Paper Bullet; Percy, Private Eye; The Big-Shot; The Pasteboard Boys. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.