Boy Comics comic books issue 56

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer, Jerry Fasano, C.H. Moore, William Overgard and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. CB helps teens dive for sunken treasure, but thugs have learned about the treasure too. A poor boy gains everything he could need from a mysterious benefactor. A Ripley's-like strip features a four-eyed man and an electric palace. Also featuring a vintage PSA encouraging school improvement. Crimebuster: Billy's Golden Secret; The Cinderella Boy; Better Schools Make Better Communities; Famous Eccentrics; Deny It If You Can; Little Wise Guys: Scarecrow's Serpent. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "Don't Be My Sidekick!" art by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia; "Annie Oakley" reprinted from Cowboy Western Comics (1948) #22; "Monte Hale Meets the Sheriff" reprinted from Western Hero (1949) #86; "Jesse James" reprinted from Cowboy Western Comics (1948) #25; and "Big Bow and Little Arrow, The Escape" reprinted from Western Hero (1949) #85. "Runaway Train, A Red Roan Story" illustrated text story by Dick Kraus, reprinted from Western Hero (1949) #85. Indicia states "COWBOY WESTERN". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.