Lawbreakers Suspense Stories (1953 Charlton) comic books 1938-1955

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Cover art by Stan Campbell. "Law Breakers Suspense Story," art by Lou Morales; A short whodunit for the reader to solve. "Getting A-Head," art by Dennis Laugen; A man commits a murder but his dog keeps digging up the corpse. "D as in Death," pencils by Lou Morales, inks by Dennis Laugen; A man plots to kill his wife and his friend. "Two Minds as One" text story. "Yesterday's Murder," art by Stan Campbell; An old murder case is reviewed. "The Voice from the Deep!", art by Lou Morales; A man plots to kill his wife for the insurance money. "Death by Lantern Light," art by Frank Frollo; An engagement is cut short by death. "The Devil's Gun," art by Lou Morales; One gun is used in seven different murders. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover art by Lou Morales. "The Dead End Ghost"; A murdered criminal gets revenge on his killer. "Round-Trip Ticket!", pencils by Lou Morales, inks by Dennis Laugen; A bus breaks down and seven passengers must spend the night in a home where the gracious host knows each of their evil past. "The End of a Perfect Crime," pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Al Fago; A dying father wants his son to get revenge on the relative that stole his fortune. "One Body Too Many"; A murderer has trouble disposing of the body. "The Punchboard Mystery" text story. "Explosive!", pencils by Lou Morales, inks by Al Fago; A woman's plot to kill her husband goes off with a bang. "Down to the Last T," art by Collier; Slinky Barlow looks to make a big score from a bookie. "Time Out of Mind!"; A getaway driver keeps getting knocked out and doesn't know if he killed a man or just dreamed it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Lou Morales. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Carl Memling, John Belfi, Paul Whitmore, Sal Trapani, Albert Tyler, and Art Cappello. Pre-Code crime comics typical of the era, featuring violent crimes, no-nonsense cops, and grim fates for the lawless. College professor Gordon decides to frighten his flirty wife by locking her in a closet with insects, in a story that seems to be right out of Stephen King's Creepshow, but she has the last laugh. A crook plans the perfect holdup, but a ripped sleeve proves to be his undoing. Unscrupulous business partners learn that they've both been ripping off the business, and each plans to do the other in. The Black Closet; Death Wears a Bright Blue Suit!; Breakout!; The Ghost of Justice; Murder on Rye; Answer to "D" as in Death; Trial by Fire; Chance of a Lifetime! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Carl Memling, Stan Asch, John Belfi, Albert Tyler, Sal Trapani, Lou Morales and Bob Forgione. Pre-Code crime comics typical of the era, featuring violent crimes, no-nonsense cops, and grim fates for the lawless. A man kills his wealthy uncle for his fortune, then visits a fortune-teller who claims his uncle desires vengeance from beyond the grave. An injured criminal plans to escape through a hospital window, but he doesn't know his room has been moved to a higher floor. A hired killer plans to push his intended victim in front of a subway train, but things don't quite go as planned. Death Raps Twice; Escape from the Noose; Hot Seat; The Vibrations of Destruction; Murder on Time; Sharp Idea!!!; Change in Script!; Deep Freeze. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Carl Memling, Stan Asch, Tony Tallarico, Jack Alderman, and Stan Campbell. Pre-Code crime comics typical of the era, featuring violent crimes, no-nonsense cops, and grim fates for the lawless. A con man kills a card sharp on board a cruise ship, then plots to create the perfect alibi with a doctored wristwatch. Trying to escape the police, killer Roger accidentally sneaks aboard an experimental rocket bound for deep space. Fortune-hunter Strum murders his partner after they find the gigantic gem from the idol of Kraggu Monda, but he meets a terrible comeuppance. Man Overboard; The Last Drop; Flight!; The Dead Police Chief; The Green Light; The Face in the Glass; Surprise Ending; Blood Will Tell; Solution to Murder on Rye; The Last Laugh. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Acid-in-the-face cover/story; hands dissolved in acid story

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Carl Memling, Stan Asch, Al Bellman, Vince Alascia, and John Belfi. Pre-Code crime comics typical of the era, featuring violent crimes, no-nonsense cops, and grim fates for the lawless. Tom and Nancy fake Nancy's death for the insurance money, with a plot to bury Nancy alive, then dig her up later.... Dennis plans to murder his sister Deborah with acid to inherit the family fortune, but instead he meets a grim comeuppance. A thief forces a doctor to administer an experimental treatment that will remove his fingerprints, but he should have waited for beta testing. Bum Steer; Grounds for Murder; Face to Face; M'Batu; Dead End; Acid Test; Out of the Frying Pan; Fingerprint Removal. Final issue under this title; series continues as Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) #16. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.