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Conan the Barbarian vs. Werewolf Pinup Pencils by Ron Adrian, Inks by Rob Lean

A cover-worthy piece full of power and action! Adrian and Lean do a fantastic job here, especially with the werewolf. Signed by the artists. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Conan the Destroyer (1984 Universal) One Sheet

High quality print on poster stock. Poster is folded. 27" X 41".

Conan The Ravagers Out of Time GN (1992 Marvel) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Marvel Graphic Novel - 1st printing.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Mike Docherty. Cover by Bob Larkin.

Conan the Barbarian vs. Kull the Conqueror! 'Nuff Said.

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Conan The Reaver GN (1987 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 28 - 1st printing.

Written by Don Kraar. Art by John Severin.

The promise of treasure lures Conan to Turan, but the path to that treasure might just cost the barbarian his life! Can Conan overcome a terrifying monster and the horde of assassins known only as the Red Mist?

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $6.50.

Condom-Man (1994 AAAAHH!! Comics) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Christopher Swafford. No autograph certification is included.

Story and art by Christopher Swafford. Brace yourself for bad jokes and (we hope) intentionally overwrought writing as we venture into the world of Condom-Man. This rubber hood-wearing avenger is a mutant bounty hunter whose particular powers include super-strength, and the ability to swing from building to building like Spider-Man—except that he uses condoms instead of web fluid. Hes the last survivor of the Condom Nation, and is assisted by his comrade Nad Morrissey (Go Nad!). If that werent bad enough, his first series of battles has him facing off against the monstrous Zit, and the nefarious Gyger. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 103 VG 4.0

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Ogden Whitney. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Albert is so fixated on movie star Gloria La Grand, he doesnt even notice that stenographer Marcy cant take her eyes off him; Dating dos and donts. Love of a Little Man! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Contact Comics (1944) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

"CVA Exceptional" Comic Verification Authority Sticker on front of slab.

Label #0348452005

Cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Golden Eagle Turned Traitor!", pencils by Rudy Palais; Golden Eagle carries a message to the Filipino underground, but enroute, his plane crashes and he suffers from amnesia. Untitled story; A colonel seeks out the location of a Japanese incursion into India and is followed by Black Venus. "Trouble Shooters of the Skyway," script and art by Robert Sale (as Bob Q. Siege); The role of the First Radio Squadron in assisting the war effort is portrayed. "Avenger," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman TBF Avenger. "A 26 Invader"; Cadets listen to a lecture about the A-26. "Hellcat," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman F6F Hellcat. "Trouble Shooters"; The role of Douglas test pilots in readying planes and combat pilots for the war effort is highlighted. "Sniper, G. I. Style"; How snipers, especially in jungle climates, operate. "Eyes of the Army," pencils by Alvin Hollingsworth; The role of observation planes in assisting the war effort is depicted. "A Feather For a Warhawk"; Tommy is shot down and captured because Little Black Bear broke flight formation; Upon learning of the consequences of his disobedience, Little Black Bear then takes it upon himself to search for and rescue Tommy. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1SUPERIOR.C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Super Edition C.

Label #4714223004

"Superior" Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1DEBALFO.B.B.FOIL CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Manufactured with "4/5" printed on cover. DeBalfo "Virgin" Foil Edition B.

Label #4699706008

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Naughty "Psylocke" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Mike DeBalfo - limited to 5 copies. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition A.

Label #4713517018

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"Sorceress" Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition B.

Label #4713517020

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"Sorceress" Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition C.

Label #4713520025

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"Sorceress" Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1POPE.B.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Manufactured with "5/10" printed on cover. Pope "Virgin" Edition B.

Label #4699706014

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Naughty "Emma Frost" Virgin Cover by Marissa Pope- limited to 10 copies. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 Deodato Variant

Paper: White

Mike Deodata Variant

Label #19-119A9E4-024

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Mike Deodato. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Burnett Deodato Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Dylan Burnett on 8/24/2019 Mike Deodato Variant

Label #19-323BC31-001

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Mike Deodato. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1MIDTOWN CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Burnett

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Dylan Burnett on 8/24/2019 Midtown Comics Exclusive Variant

Label #19-323BC31-002

MidTown Comics Exclusive Cover by Christian Ward. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.C CGC 9.8 SS Parrillo Parillo Unknown A Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Dylan Burnett on 8/31/18 Parrillo Variant Cover A

Label #1954060010

Unknown Comics exclusive Variant Cover by Lucio Parrillo. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett.. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Cates Shaw

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 2/29/2020.

Label #20-0E0F837-011

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Geoff Shaw. The Rider is out to change the universe for the better, starting with an idea so simple he cannot believe no one has ever done it before! But as with all things worth doing, it's not going to be easy. For one thing: SPACE SHARKS. For another? Let's just say it's never good to run into Galactus during a bar fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zaffino Zaffino

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Gerardo Zaffino on 8/23/2019

Label #19-32AB12A-002

Written by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Gerardo Zaffino. The Cosmic Ghost Rider is stuck in the past, so he might as well have some fun with the origins of the Marvel Universe, right?! After going back in time and trying to kill Thanos as a baby, Frank Castle has sworn off trying to alter history. But when he arrives in Earth's past at the birth of the Fantastic Four, how can he resist jumping in on the fun?! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Coven of Angels Ashcan Series (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4697022016

Special Limited Edition Ashcan. Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn) cover. Cover price $2.95.

Cover A Collection of Art by Eric Canete SC (2018 Essential Sequential) 2018.1 NM 9.4

1st printing. Art book by Eric Canete. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 8-1/2", 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

Cover A Collection of Art by Eric Canete SC (2018 Essential Sequential) 2018.2 VF 8.0

1st printing. Art book by Eric Canete. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 8-1/2", 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

Cow Puncher (1947) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4734894008

Stories by E. J. Bellin and others. Art by Joe Kubert, E. Balter, Howard Larsen, Jon Small (credited as and Jack Ross), and Gus Schrotter. Gunfights, outlaws and frontier justice in the Old West. Clint Cortland, The Texas Ranger, goes "undercover" in a Comanche tribe; How Alabam became the sheriff of Broken Creek; The Fighting Parson must learn to use a gun when fate sets him against the Piper Brothers. The White Comanche!; The Arctic Assassin!; Split-Second Stand In!; Throwing the Bull!; The Jealous Lover!; Kit West: Spitting Snake's Revenge!!; Poisoned Pipers!! 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Coyote (1983) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4630503012

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Crackajack Funnies (1938-1942 Western) 1 CGC 7.0 Rockford

Paper: Off white

Rockford.

Label #4268976014

Stories and art by Roy Crane, J. R. Williams, Norman Marsh, Irwin Myers, Al McWilliams, Merrill Blosser, Ray Thompson, Charles Coll, Dan Balkin, Martha Orr, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Gene Ahern, Al Lewin, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Abe Martin, Sylvia Sneidman and Ken Ernst. Crackajack Funnies presented original stories and reprints of classic comic strips, including Roy Crane's influential Wash Tubbs & Captain Easy. Don Winslow and his Navy crew attempt to rescue American civilians from the Spanish Civil War. Wash Tubbs and Captain Easy hop a train and ride with the hoboes - at least until Easy loses the boot that's got their money in it. Nan Cameron turns Tom Mix over to Carter's outlaws, who plan to shoot him, but Hank arrives just in time. Dan Dunn; Captain Frank Hawks, Air Ace; Freckles and His Friends; Myra North, Special Nurse; Columbus Goes West; Wash Tubbs; Out Our Way; Apple Mary; The Nebbs; Our Boarding House; Clyde Beatty; Don Winslow of the Navy; Tom Mix; Boots and Her Buddies; Tom Traylor, G-Man X32; Flapper Fanny; Buck Jones: The Rock Creek Cattle War. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crammed (Japanese 2024 Waniwani Panic) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4713584003

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Wanitaroo. IdolM@ster Shiny Colors Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

Crashdown (2023 WhatNot Publishing) 1M CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Templesmith/Sargeant/Garcia

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Ben Templesmith, Ryan Sargeant (as Fire Guy Ryan) & Tom Garcia (as ComicTom101). Ben Templesmith Variant.

Label #24-45F7CB3-00124-45F7CB3-001

Written by Tom Garcia, Ryan Sargeant. Art and Cover by Ben Templesmith. Ben Templesmith's main cover in a special upside down virgin variant. Tom Garcia and Ryan Sargeant, the hosts of the Comic Tom 101 YouTube Channel with over 12 million views, team up with legendary horror artist BEN TEMPLESMITH (30 Days of Night) for this three-issue story of suspense and survival. Equal parts Lost and Alien, with a Lovecraftian twist, Crashdown delivers a dark vision of our world's final days. The Earth is dead. Humanity's last hope is the distant planet EMPYREAN and the ship full of colonists ready to repopulate our civilization. But what happens when their new home doesn't want them there and it fights back? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Crazy (1953) 5 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4728554021

Cover by Carl Burgos. Stories and art by Dick Ayers, Sol Brodsky, Joe Maneely, Howie Post, and Mike Sekowsky. The very first incarnation of Marvel's humor publication, started in the first wave of 1950s Mad imitators. A parody of werewolf movies, with art by Dick Ayers. A Crazy look at censors, a hot topic in 1953. Sinbad the Tailor must leave town in a hurry to flee angry customers, and that's how his adventures begin. Racket Buster!; Rose-Colored Glasses; The Wolf Man; Spencer the Censor; Sinbad the Tailor!; Gentlemen Prefer Bonds. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Creatures of the ID (1990) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0152708001

Stories and art by Jeffrey Lang, Michael Allred and Bernie Mireault. Cover by Allred and Mireault. One-shot anthology includes the first-ever appearance of Frank Einstein, who would later develop into Allred's wacky superhero, Madman. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Creatures of Westeros Portfolio by Richard Hescox

Signed by the artist and numbered 8/250. Includes nine 8 1/2" x 11" plates in a protective envelope.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3764806005

New Man-Wolf series begins. "Full Moon, Dark Fear!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 65 (Iceman). Reprint: "Joe's Weak Spot" with art by Bill Walton. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 30 FN 6.0

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New Man-Wolf series begins. "Full Moon, Dark Fear!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 65 (Iceman). Reprint: "Joe's Weak Spot" with art by Bill Walton. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Creech Black and White (1997) 1 VF 8.0

Signed by Greg Capullo, and Danny Miki. No autograph certification is included.

Special black & white edition. (W,A) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (L) Chris Eliopoulus "Rage Against Death Part 1" Cover price $2.50.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4689077001

Issue #4. August 1965. Stories in this issue include: Monster Rally! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; Blood and Orchids! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; The Damned Thing! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; Moon City! by Larry Englehart and Al McWilliams; Curse of the Full Moon! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; and The Trial of Adam Link! by Otto Binder and Joe Orlando. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 56 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 7 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4689077002

Stories in this issue include: The Duel of the Monster! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Image of Bluebeard! by Bill Pearson and Joe Orlando; Rude Awakening! by Archie Goodwin and Alex Toth; Drink Deep! by Otto Binder and John Severin; The Body-Snatcher by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Robert Louis Stevenson); Blood of Krylon! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; and Hot Spell! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall. The Creepy Fan Club page debuts. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $0.35.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 16 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4689077003

Stories in this issue include: A Curse of Claws by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; Frozen Fear by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Thane: Angel of Doom by Archie Goodwin and Jeff Jones; The Frankenstein Tradition by Archie Goodwin and Rocco Mastroserio; There Was an Old Lady by Daniel Bubacz, Archie Goodwin, and Rocco Mastroserio; Haunted Castle by Archie Goodwin and Donald Norman; and The Sands that Change by Clark Dimond, Terry Bisson, and Steve Ditko. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $0.40.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 19 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661047011

Stories in this issue include: The Mark of the Beast by Craig Tennis and Johnny Craig (from the story by Rudyard Kipling); Carmilla by John Benson and Bob Jenney (from the story by Sheridan Le Fanu); Monsterwork by Archie Goodwin and Rocco Mastroserio; and Eye of the Beholder by Archie Goodwin and Johnny Craig. Cover by Vic Prezo. Cover price $0.40.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 21 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4661047001

Stories in this issue include: The Rats in the Walls by Bill Parente and Bob Jenney (from the story by H.P. Lovecraft); Room with a View by Archie Goodwin and Steve Ditko; The Immortals by Ron Parker and Sal Trapani; A Reasonable Doubt by Ron Parker, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico (art credited to Tony Williamsune); Swamped by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; and Timepiece to Terror by Bill Parente and Gutenberg Mondiero. Cover art by Gutenberg Monteiro. Cover price $0.40.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4661047007

Stories in this issue include: Slaughter House by Rich Margopoulos and Adolfo Abellan; A Most Precious Secret by Rich Margopoulos and Jose Gual; The Hero Within by Steve Skeates and Richard Corben (in color); Monsieur Fortran's Hoax! by John Jacobson and Martin Salvador; and The Other Side of Hell! by Bill DuBay and Gonzalo Mayo. Includes the 1973 Warren Awards. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $1.00.

Creepy Lot of 8

Issues 20, 37, 55, 65, 74, 104, 110, 113 of Creepy (1964 Warren). Most will grade in the FR to FN+ range.

Crime and Punishment (1948 Lev Gleason) 1 VG 4.0

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Claude Moore, Dick Wood and Charles Biro. A companion series to Crime Does Not Pay from the same publisher, slightly less violent and with more emphasis on police work. Each story starts with a little gravestone, showing the date and method of the criminal's death. Narrated by a ghost cop, Officer Common Sense. Bespectacled killer Danny Iamascia is even more dangerous with his glasses off - to his fellow hoods and himself. The story of notorious German serial killer Peter Kurten, known as The Vampire of Dusseldorf. Bootlegger Charles "Vannie" Higgins, called "Brooklyn's Last Irish Boss" is notorious for his escapes from the law. The Crimson Story of Vannie Higgins; Danny Iamascia, Dutch Schultz's Triggerman; Gyp Artist; Small Fry Killer; Butcher of Dusseldorf; Fingerprints Can't Be Changed!; The Feud of Happy McNulty and Fancy Campbell. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 38 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Charles Biro. The Case of the Armored Car starring Mr. Crime, script by Dick Wook, pencils by Robert Sale (as Bob Q. Siege) - man being electrocuted in an electric chair panel. The Meek Murderer, penciled by Al Fagaly. Murder by Night penciled by Rudy Palais. Crime in Concrete, 2 pages text story by by Dick Wood. Who Dunnit, script by Dick Wood, penciled by Dick Briefer - Charles Biro, Dick Wood, & Dick Briefer's comic book counterparts appear to introduce this story. Crime Cries Out, script by Dick Wood, penciled by Dick Alderman. Wild Beasts of Paris, penciled by Art Mann - last panel has a hanging of three men. Solution to Who Dunnit, Wood & Briefer, 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 42 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached.

Charles Biro electric chair cover! A truly striking cover!

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Jack Alderman, Rudy Palais, Dick Wood, Norman Maurer, 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. Leonard Scamici makes a name for himself as a killer for hire, but a New York bank job proves his undoing. The brilliant and well-mannered "Western George" Leslie masterminded robberies down to the tiniest detail. A story that dares the reader to figure out who killed an embezzler during a costume party at Mardi Gras. Also featuring a famous and oft-reprinted cover by Charles Biro. Willie the Actor; Million Dollar Burglar; Murder Will Out; The Saga of Sir Charles; The True Story of Leonard Scamici, Killer For Hire; The Case of the Phony Count Chivano; Whodunnit: Can You Solve the Murder at the Mardi Gras? 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 46 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Robert Sale, C. L. Hartman, Rudy Palais, Edd Ashe, Bert Bushell, Davy Johnson, 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. "Two Gun" Crowley's 1931 shootout with police becomes national news and helps create the image of the Prohibition-era gangster. A crooked insurance salesman hires two killers to do away with a woman for the insurance money. A story that dares the reader to figure out who committed murder during the production of a pirate movie. Also featuring several lurid text stories of the True Detective type, plus a vintage ad for Pepsi starring Pepsi the Pepsi-Cola Cop. Cut-Rate Murder; A River, a Basket, a Stain of Red; Death Insurance; The True Story of Two-Gun Crowley; This'll Kill You!; Joe the Boss; Trio of Terror; Whodunnit. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 50 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming detached at single center staple. Cover oxidation. Cover to cover puncture.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Fred Guardineer, George Tuska, Dick Briefer, Rudy Palais, Bob Moore, Jack Alderman, Walter Johnson 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. The Fleagle brothers like to rob banks together, but superstitions may turn them against each other. Bespectacled killer Danny Iamascia is even more dangerous with his glasses off - to his fellow hoods and himself, in a story with early art by future "Flash Gordon" artist Dan Barry. A masked robber terrorizes the Massachusetts town of Belmont, so citizens organize a neighborhood patrol. The Kill-Crazy Fleagle Brothers; Danny Iamascia, Dutch Schultz's Triggerman; On the Level; Arkansas Killer; The Chicken-hearted Killer; Jail Didn't Save Them; The Belmont Bandit; Whodunnit: The Invisible Killer. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 55 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and centerfold loose at single center staple.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Fred Guardineer, Bob Moore, 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. The true story of mobster Louis Lepke Buchalter, the gangster who created the Murder, Inc. killer-for-hire operation during the 1930s. Gerald Chapman, known as The Gentleman Bandit, became the first Public Enemy Number One. Bootlegger Annie French raises her son Don to be a killer. Leo Lepke Buchalter; Gerald Chapman, "Cop Killer"; Crime Quiz; Money's Worth of Murder; Shoe-Box Annie; On The Level; Whodunnit. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 82 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water spotting.

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Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Tony DiPreta, Fred Guardineer, Claude Moore, 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 Natural Gilbey, a hard-luck hobo who recruits an army of criminals, in a story with possible art by future "Flash Gordon" artist Dan Barry. Burglars discover where wealthy families keep their valuables by listening to the servants on their night off. A sheriff enlists the Feds and the Coast Guard to catch a gang of killers operating from a houseboat off the Gulf Coast. Death in the Hobo Jungle; On the Level; How They Were Trapped!; Laugh These Off; The Case of the Thursday Burglars!; Our Police Hall of Fame; This'll Kill Ya; Savage Houseboat Mob!; Who Dunnit? 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Does Not Pay Lot of 6

Issues 56-58, 60, 61, and 64 of Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #56 grading PR (multiple pages missing, affects story and art).

Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948 Ace Magazines) 36 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Reprints. In order of appearance: "Johnny Lazia, King of Kansas City" reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #3; "Charley Peace, Britain's Worst Criminal of the 19th Century" art by Sidney Greene, reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #3; and "Comicrimes: The Body in the Bag!" and "Henry Plummer, 'Virginia City Renegade'" reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #4. Murderer's Mirth!" text story reprinted from Crime Must Pay The Penalty (1948) #4. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Patrol (1948 EC) 15 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Piece out of page 3, slightly affects art.

Label #2019188021

Cover by Johnny Craig. Stories by Al Feldstein and Johnny Craig. Art by Al Feldstein, John Alton, Fred Peters and Johnny Craig. E.C.'s Pre-Trend crime title begins its transformation into a New Trend horror title, featuring the 1st appearance of The Crypt Keeper. Mrs. Stonely's death seems a mere accident, and her husband's affair with a secretary only a coincidence, but one cop isn't convinced. Rising boxer Johnny Sparr becomes the "Guardian of the Little Guy" after his father is killed by the Mob. Corrupt businessmen murder their partner, or so they think, but when they check again the grave is empty. This is the tale that debuted the Crypt-Keeper and EC's legendary horror comics. Murder Writes a Policy; Case Number 318: Murder: The Swindle by Flame; Double-Exposure; Johnny Sparr: Guardian of the Little Guy; Coincidence; Return from the Grave. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.