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Crime Smashers (1950-53 Trojan) 1

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    Crime Smashers (1950-53 Trojan) 1
    Crime Smashers (1950-53 Trojan) #1
    Published Oct 1950 by Trojan Magazines.
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    $45.00
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    • Interior is complete. Severe water damage. Interior soiling (affects readability). 6.5" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached.

    Stories and art by Robert Leslie Bellem, Adolphe Barreaux, Gene Leslie and Douglas March. Despite the title, not true "crime" comics, but mystery comics featuring detective heroes. This issue was used for illustration #20 in the anti-comics classic Seduction of the Innocent, and mentioned in the text of the book as well. Sally the Sleuth offers to act as a decoy to catch the killer preying on young women - this is the story that won Crime Smashers a spot in Seduction of the Innocent. Reporter Ray Hale investigates a "dope smuggler" who uses remote-control airplanes - but is beautiful Jane trying to help Ray, or kill him? Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective investigates after movie star Lana Lane seemingly murders a TV host during a live broadcast - but something doesn't add up. Sally The Sleuth: Death Bait; Ray Hale, News Ace: Dope Trail; Dan Turner: Televised Frame; Gail Ford, Girl Friday: Death on Display. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.