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Crime Does Not Pay comic books issue 139

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    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 139
    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) #139
    Published 1954 by Lev Gleason.

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    Cover by George Tuska. Stories and art by George Tuska, Mike Sekowsky, Bill Walton and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. Juvenile delinquent Larry sees the error of his ways after he witnesses an electric-chair execution. A man realizes the new tenant at his hotel is a dangerous escaped convict hiding out from the police. Joe has a great con going, swindling gamblers, but his partner Leo is a little too violent. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Space Specs" - mini-binoculars that wear like eyeglasses. Eyewitness; Stopover for Murder; Some Guys Are Never Satisfied; Joe Mosdek the Master Dealer; A Cop's Last Fight. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.