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Crime Does Not Pay comic books issue 85

  • Issue #85
    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 85

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    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Tony DiPreta, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, Fred Kida 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. Mr. Crime narrates the tale of Ape, Frank and Jim, killers caught fleeing police on a window-washer's platform high up on a building. Ex-con Bob gets a new job with his shady pal Dave, but Bob's wife is concerned that Dave is a racketeer. A cop goes undercover to infiltrate the Bayfront Mob, whose mysterious boss communicates with the gang through recorded messages. Police Teamwork and 3 Blind Rats!; Confession of a Racketeer's Widow; This'll Kill Ya; On the Level; Our Police Hall of Fame; The Ambitious Frank Hardy; Who Dunnit? 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $20 Crime Does Not Pay #85 GD "Who Dunnit?"
    $21 CRIME DOES NOT PAY #85 G/VG (3.0) MARCH 1950 LEV GLEASON READ DESCRIPTION

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