Crime SuspenStories comic books issue 4
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Issue #4
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Reprints of classic EC stories. Cover art by Johnny Craig. "Backlash!", script and art by Johnny Craig; Mystery writer Wilton believes he has come upon a logical, workable method of committing a crime behind locked doors of a sealed room; But one publisher after another rejects the manuscript at every turn...so Wilton decides to commit the crime for real. "Premium Overdue!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Kamen; To humor a good looking, young insurance salesman, Thelma takes out a double-indemnity policy on her good-for-nothing, worthless husband; After she kills him, she drives out on a country road to dispose of the body, fakes an accident, collects the money and then meets George. "Seaweed" text story by Albert B. Feldstein. "Conniver!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; A comic book editor has endured five years worth of sweating and toiling for his publisher, and never is given the credit he believes is due him; Wanting to get the boss out of the way, Tom Brogen decides to use one of the artists to do the deed through a series of manipulations in which Tom worms his way into Paul's fiancee's life and blames "an affair" with Mr. Graynor. "Heads-Up!", script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Graham Ingels; Dora gets fed up with her husband and his freak show occupation, and falls in love with another circus performer; When Fred discovers the affair and the fact that the pair intend to put him out of the way, he comes up with a plan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.
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Published Mar 2025 by Dark Horse.$13.95
Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Crime Suspenstories (1950-1955 E.C. Comics) #19-27. Written by Bill Gaines,Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Otto Binder, Carl Wessler, Jack Oleck, and Lyle Stewart. Art by Reed Crandall, George Evans, Marie Severin, Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Bernie Krigstein, Joe Orlando, and Graham Ingels. Cover by Johnny Craig. Introduction by Grant Geissman. Foreword by Christos Gage. Striking stories of crime and capers! Shocking pulp stories of Crime and Intrigue! This paperback volume collects classic tales from Crime SuspenStories issues #19-27, from the hands of legendary creators Al Feldstein, Harvey Kurtzman, Johnny Craig, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 320 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.
