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Real Clue Crime Stories Vol. 4 (1949) comic books 1938-1955

  • Issue #4
    Real Clue Crime Stories Vol. 4 (1949) 4

    Art by Harry Anderson, Paul Reinman, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #40. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #4 in indicia. Crooks steal the means to swindle jewelers across the country. A clumsy thief bounces in and out of prison in 1720s England. Scotland Yard investigates after a corpse turns up on the train in 1900 London. Don't Call Me Gertie!; English Jack; Captain Thayer's War; Hand-Painted Cabbage; Finger Nails; The Body At Hackney Station; The Kaleva Story. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #6
    Real Clue Crime Stories Vol. 4 (1949) 6
    • Wormhole. Staple rust. Water damage.

    Art by John Prentice and Ed Moore. Another crime comic from the prolific studio of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, this one featuring crimes throughout history as well as the standard gangster tales. Sometimes listed as Real Clue Crime #42. No issue # on cover; Vol. 4, issue #6 in indicia. Serge plots to remove his father's gold stash from its secret hiding place. A card sharp swindles wealthy gamblers with his fancy shuffle. A bank counterfeiting expert realizes he can pull the perfect counterfeit scheme. King of the Swindlers; Blue Book Hennessey; The Gruber Boys; Gas Man; The Folly of Paul Grunenthal; The Story of John Lee; Mr. Many Faces; The Black Valise. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.