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Crime Does Not Pay comic books issue 89

  • Issue #89
    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 89

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    Painted cover by Bob Fujitani. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, Carl Wessler, Joseph Gaguardi, Al Borth 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. Tough private eye Chip Gardner is framed for murder, featuring a great cover by Bob Fujitani and a story possibly written by Walter Gibson, creator of The Shadow. Bertham thinks he's committed the perfect murder, but a red carnation gives him away. A story that dares the reader to figure out who murdered a nightclub owner while wearing mismatched socks. Also featuring a vintage ad for a device to make your own (vinyl) records. Chip Gardner: The Escort Murder Case; The Clue of the Red Carnation!; The Squealer; On the Level; Our Police Hall of Fame; How They Were Trapped!; Who Dunnit?: The Double-or-Nothing Murder Case! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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