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Written by Mark Russell. Art and Cover by Steve Pugh. A savage satire reuniting the critically acclaimed team behind DC's The Flintstones, Mark Russell (Second Coming) and Steve Pugh (Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass), in an all-new creator-owned series! Welcome to Billionaire Island, where anything goes…if you can afford it. But the island's ultra-rich inhabitants are about to learn that their ill-gotten gains come at a very high price. In this issue: extra content by Lisa R. Jonté, Ameilee Sullivan, Mariah McCourt and Soo Lee. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by Jose Delbo. Stories and art by Joe Gill, Jose Delbo, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. A Western adventure comic that turns the notorious real-life outlaw into a folk hero of the Old West. In an issue-length story, Billy rides a dangerous trail. Shawn O'Meara, the Bounty Hunter, tries to remain impartial when he meets a quarry's family. Trail To Boothill; Bounty Hunter: One Mans Family; Curse of the Gunfighter. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Ed Moritz, Charles S. Strong, Tex Mumford, Victor E. Pazmiño, William B. McClellan, and Jim Davis. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as Mortimer Magic and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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As tiny robots commit a mock crime...instantly, the famed Blackhawks commit a real crime! Featuring: 5 page Blackhawk story "The Blackhawk Devil-Dolls" written by Bob Haney and drawn by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera; 10 page Blackhawk story "The Blackhawk Devil-Dolls Part 2" written by Bob Haney and drawn by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera; 7 page Blackhawk World War II Combat Diary story "Evacuate Factory X" written by Bob Haney and drawn by Dick Dillin & Charles Cuidera. Cover by Dick Dillin and Charles Cuidera. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

36 pages, full color.

Add to cart PR 0.5 $2.50 Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $705.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #4313783010

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $800.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4345602007

Edited by Victor Fox. Cover by Jack Kamen. Stories by Robert Webb, Jack Kamen, Alvin C. Hollingsworth, and Otis. Blue Beetle in "The Shady Lady," "The man Who Murdered Midas," and "The Cunning Corpse!" Tales of daring-do starring Blue Beetle, a super-hero who wears a special bulletproof costume and takes "Vitamin 2X" which gives him super-energy. The Shady Lady; A female gang leader uses electricity black outs and darkness to rob banks. The Man Who Murdered Midas; Professor Midas invents a drink that turns living tissue into pure gold. The Cunning Corpse; Joan Mason gets into trouble investigating criminals stealing corpses. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Wayne Boring (credited as Jack Harmon). Stories and art by Joe Donohoe, Gordon Guth, Jim Wilcox, Tex Blaisdell, Dean Shaw, Robert Pious, E. J. Reeves, Don Rico, Art Helfant, Milt Hammer, Jack Warren, Henry Kiefer, and Wayne Boring (credited as Jack Harmon). Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #78. Blue Bolt has adventures while flying for Glimpses, a photography magazine. Blue Bolt enters a boxing match to benefit starving people, in a story (and cover) by Superman artist Wayne Boring (credited as Jack Harmon). Sergeant Spook helps Jerry cope with a crooked dentist. Cap Hawkins tells the true story of New York Giants pitcher Christy Mathewson. Edison Bell tells young readers how to create a bait box. Dick Cole; Heathcliff the Hobo; Bluebolts & Nuts; Rick Richards; Streamlined Bait Box; The Giant of Myopac; Edison Bell; Blue Bolt; Krisko & Jasper; Fraidy-Cat Phil; Sergeant Spook. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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story VIKTOR KALVACHEV & ANDREW OSBORNE art VIKTOR KALVACHEV, TOBY CYPRESS, NATHAN FOX & ROBERT VALLEY cover VIKTOR KALVACHEV 'BAD BUSINESS' Who's play-acting and who's getting played? Nothing's what it seems in part four of this fast, funny, 100% cool new series, where vicious criminals act like respectable businessmen, a Hollywood starlet feigns weakness to gain power and a has-been action hero plays the role of loving husband while plotting to murder his wife! Cover price $2.99.

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'STATE OF SHOCK' Secrets aren't the only things laid bare in the aftermath of a shocking reversal of fortune, while ticking time bombs of suspicion and paranoia threaten to blow a dangerous alliance to smithereens. Love is unspoken and promises are made to be broken in episode eight of the fast, funny 100% cool smash hit series. (But wait! There's more...at www.BlueEstateComic.com!) Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Norman Maurer, William Overgard and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Vacuum-powered supervillain the Vacuum returns, this time joining forces with Sniffer and the Deadly Dozen, at least until Iron Jaw gets involved. Rocky X risks his life to get a closer look at a "flying saucer" that turns out to be an alien spaceship. Crimebuster tries to help a man mixed up with gangsters who want to fix the World Series. Also featuring a vintage ad for Lev Gleason Comics Picture Trading Cards. Crimebuster: Partners In Blunder; Nix On the Fix; Rocky X: Betrayal In Space; Laff Dis Off; Little Wise Guys: The Doctor Gets His Medicine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by C. H. Moore, Ben Brown, Jay Scott Pike, Ralph Mayo, and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Iron Jaw's new face is revealed, and it's even more horrifying than his previous one. A comics retelling of the famed 1938 rematch between heavyweight champion Joe Louis and German boxing legend Max Schmeling. Their space battles over, Rocky and Simpy are reassigned the Korean peninsula as the Korean War heats up. Crimebuster: One Second To Zero; Conquer Any Worlds Lately?; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Riot; Famous Eccentrics; Crimebuster: They Called Him Crazy; Rocky X: Planet To FBI - Over; Best Fights Of The Century: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Al Wenzel, Carl Hubbell, Ralph Mayo and Charles Biro. An anthology title from publisher Lev Gleason and his primary creator, Charles Biro, featuring teen hero Crimebuster and his nemesis Iron Jaw. Crimebuster enrolls in Curtis Technical Institute to study aviation, becoming "Chuck Chandler" again for the first time in almost a decade. Sniffer buys a ferry at auction and decides to start a boating service in Florida, but Iron Jaw follows to make trouble. An aging bookkeeper plots the perfect crime, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Crimebuster: As Bad As They Come; Inside Those Small Packages; Sniffer and Iron Jaw: Water Babies; Crimebuster: The Haunting Past; Rocky X: Two Can Play At This Game; Boy Comics' Science Lore. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan. The Story of Commando X, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Steve Brodie; The Boys hold a charity contest to pick someone to share their next adventure as Commando X; to their great surprise, a girl wins the contest. Prisoner of the Iron Mask, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Steve Brodie; Rip and Brooklyn dream they're in medieval France and Rip is the famed Man in the Iron Mask, brother of the Duke. Something To Shoot At text story by Bill Tierney. Willie the Goofy Tramp humor page by Phil Berube. The Million Dollar Kid, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Steve Brodie; J. Finney Heathers wills his estate to the Commandos if Brooklyn can spend a million dollars in one week. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wondercon 2013 promotional giveaway by Magnolia Pictures to promote the Brass Teapot movie. Polybagged. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in. Full color.

Limited 1 for 15 Variant Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING Created by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MARK BAGLEY Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MARK BAGLEY The college cast of BRILLIANT does it! They cracked the secret to superpowers! But before they can even reveal their findings, one of them choses to abuse the power. Will Amadeus ruin everyone's chances for true greatness with his own selfish actions? How will the world react to the discovery of superpowers? Another creator-owned blockbuster issue from the people who brought you the record-breaking ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN and the years No. 1 comic! 40 PGS. Cover price $3.95.

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After getting a new job, Captain Atom decides to deal with some pesky drug dealers in "Life After The Dead". Script by Cary Bates, co-plot by Greg Weisman, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith. Broderick/Smith cover. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart Near Mint $10.00

Add to cart VF/NM 9.0 $3.80 View scan

Add to cart VF+ 8.5 $3.60 View scan

The Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Comics and Stories in Color. Volumes in this series are squareboud, 8-1/2 x 11, 60-pgs full color on quality paper stock. Each a fitting tribute to the Carl Barks duck legacy of great comics story telling. Cover art by Carl Barks, all story scripts and art by Barks. In this issue: stories from WDC&S 170-174. "Donald Duck Rants About Ants"; The nephews get an ant farm. "The Too Safe Safe"; Gyro attempts to help Uncle Scrooge protect his money bin. Letters from the Duck Man, Part Eight: Voices From Abroad article by Geoffrey Blum; Barks' responses to foreign fan letters. "Search for the Cuspidora"; Uncle Scrooge attempts to salavage the Cuspidoria. "New Year's Revolutions"; Donald and the nephews attempt to force each other to break their New Year's resolutions. "Worst Class Mail"; Donald gets a job delivering mail with an iceboat. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $8.95.

The Carl Barks Library of Walt Disney's Comics and Stories in Color. Volumes in this series are squareboud, 8-1/2 x 11, 60-pgs full color on quality paper stock. Each a fitting tribute to the Carl Barks duck legacy of great comics story telling. Cover art by Carl Barks, all story scripts and art by Barks. Black and white photo of Carl Barks, along with a quote. "Monkey Business"; Donald, the boys, and Uncle Scrooge save the rice crop of Siambodia. A Carl Barks Filmography article by Thomas Andrae. "The Beauty Business"; Donald operates a beauty salon. "The Not-So-Ancient Mariner"; Donald wins a sea cruise. "Silent Night"; Donald and Neighbor Jones feud through Christmas. "The Milkman"; McSwine conspires to get Donald's job as milkman. 60 pgs., full color. Cover price $8.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Carl Barks. A collection of Carl Barks adventures that were adapted to the popular DuckTales cartoon show. The second volume wraps 'The Giant Robot Robbers,' 'The Golden Fleecing,' 'The Unsafe Safe' and more with a previously unpublished Barks cover design, inked by Andrew Pepoy. Scholarly texts by Chris Barat and Joe Torcivia ground the stories and TV show in Disney history." Softcover, full color. Cover price $10.95.

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Cover art by Jim Balent. Bulls and Bears Beware (I'll Take Manhattan, Part 2 of 6), script by Devin Grayson, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by John Stanisci; Catwoman moves to new York and makes a fortune with a Wall Street scam. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

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Cover art by Jim Balent. To Catch a Thief (I'll Take Manhattan, Part 4 of 6), script by Devin Grayson, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Marlo Alquiza; Selina's campaign is attracted by the Trickster and other unsavory types. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $125.00 View scans Paper: White Label #4391407010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

FINAL ISSUE - Final Jeopardy: Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring Batman. Written by Will Pfeifer Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez Cover by Adam Hughes The not-so-long kiss goodnight! Catwoman's trying to stay one step ahead of Batman, the police and the supervillains of Gotham City, but in this final issue she's going to have to doublecross one of them. Will they be able to live with it? And will she still be standing when the smoke has cleared? 32 pg, FC FINAL ISSUE Cover price $2.99.

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(W) Sholly Fisch. (A) Pat Olliffe, Tom Nguyen, Walden Wong. (CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson. In "Crash and Grab," Catwoman goes undercover via Gotham Citys high society when shes recruited to infiltrate WayneTech! But what - or who - is lurking within? Cover price $2.99.

Bomshells Variant Edition by Des Taylor. Written by Genevieve Valentine. Art by David Messina. While Selina investigates the mystery of whatever happened to Batman, Spoiler finds a mentor in Eiko. Plus: Antonia makes a dangerous bargain. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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Written by V. Ram. Art by Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Joëlle Jones. After running a gauntlet of assassins to get her hands on the dossier detailing all the illegal activities of Villa Hermosa, Selina Kyle must go up against the big bosses of the criminal underworld. She must deal with their gun-toting mercenaries, yakuza hit women and the masked bounty hunter Lock-Up. All while still carrying a price on her head. Is there a way she can collect both big prizes herself and still walk away alive? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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Bran Mak Muffin and Lord Julius make brief appearances in "Two days Before." Back-up "Unique Story," "Welcome to Heaven, Dr. franklin" by Bill Loebs, continues from last issue. The letters page contains a photo of Dave Sim and Wendy Pini (Elfquest) at Fantacon '81. Cover price $1.50.

The surviving members of the Challengers have gone their separate ways, seeking to do whatever they can to regain some control over their out-of-control lives. Written by Jeph Loeb, with art by Tim Sale. Cover by Matt Wagner. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

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2nd Printing. Written by John Layman. Art and Cover by Dan Boultwood. 'THE FIRST COURSE,' Part One-TONY CHU is a cibopath, able to get psychic impressions from what he eats. SAFFRON CHU is a cibopars, able to learn secrets from who she eats with. Tony is a cop. Saffron is a criminal. They are brother and sister, and they are on a collision course. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

1st printing. Written by Ryan Lindsay. Art and cover by Sami Kivela. A surf noir story about betrayal, murder, and a bag full of cash and drugs. Summer Stanwyck desperately wants to leave Kingsford Island to start a new life, and might have found her way, but if any of the men around her get in her way they'll be chum in the water. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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Painted cover by Ernest Nordli. Art by Bob Jenney. The Cisco Kid rode the range as the Robin Hood of the Old West with his corpulent sidekick Pancho, earning a permanent place in 20th-century pop culture. Cisco and Pancho come to the aid of Jason, a newspaper editor in Apache Ridge, who has been blinded by outlaws. With the town overtaken by lawlessness, Cisco and Pancho try to set things to rights. Cisco and Pancho encounter a dying man in the desert who warns them to look for the Jackaroo, leading them to hot-tempered Ruth Leland, owner of the embattled Deep Spring sheep ranch. Plus fun facts about longhorn cattle. Action-packed painted cover by Ernest Nordli. Taming a Longhorn; The Apache Ridge Bandits; Trouble in Tumbleweed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Jack Kamen. Stories and art by Jack Sparling. Reprints of the classic comic strip about the adventures of an amnesiac singer. Angles and Tex both want to know why Claire has dumped them as manager and boyfriend. A phony fortune teller may hold the answer. Meanwhile, Hairy Harry is being driven crazy by an unanswered riddle from Angles' fortune-telling scale. The opening splash panel of this pre-Code comic contains an image of a living room with a painting of nude models on the wall; while it is partially covered by conveniently placed furniture, it's still pretty risque for 1946. Bondage cover by future EC legend Jack Kamen. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by Caleb Monroe. Art by Mariano Navarro. Cover by W. Scott Forbes. It's the final showdown in the Cloisters: Evy and her team against Adam and CLOAKS. But with a few tricks (and secrets) up her sleeves, does Adam stand a chance? And what would failure mean for Adam's future with the organization, and with Blackstone? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Aug 1948. Gene Colan's first full feature story in "7 Dead Men!" (W) Stan Lee (A) Gene Colan, "The Stuffed Rubber" text story, and Tommy Tyme in "The Hanging of Little John!". Full color, 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $300.00 or Best Offer View scans CGC Signature Series Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Signed by Adam Hughes on 7/8/15. Hughes Variant Cover. Label #1317664009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $160.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Signed by Adam Hughes on 7/23/2016 at San Diego Comic Con. Label #16-2A6AAF5-008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Jurgens and Jeff King. Art by Ethan Van Sciver. Cover by Adam Hughes. Where do worlds go when they die? The Earthquakes felt round the Multiverse, Superman's lost days after 'Doomed,' the World's End - all these points will converge as the history of the DCU is spun from a new perspective, the perspective of a mad god and his arrogant child. The biggest story in DC history ties into literally every DC story ever told - and it all begins here. Kingdom Come, Red Son, Wild West Justice League, Captain Carrot and the Zoo Crew - all the worlds you remember can still be found on Telos. Everything matters. Every story matters. Don't miss the start of DC's April/May 2015 event with this special issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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Portrait of the Artist as a Fanboy. Story by J. Torres. Art and cover by Tim Levins. Slave Labor Graphics picks up the series about the struggles of an aspiring comic-book writer, previously a self-published minicomic. Jamie, a struggling 20-something writer, reflects on his childhood as a comics fan when he considers selling his beloved comic collection to make ends meet. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Cover art by J. H. Williams III. Big Trouble in Little Mogadishu Chapter Three: Danny, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Crime Lab Studios; Danny Vincent maneuvers Nigel "Triage" Blacque into hiring him to recover cash from the derailed Money Train in hopes the job gets him back into the good graces of the National Security Agency; At the crash site Vincent encounters the White Tiger and Jim Rhodes, disguised as an NYPD SWAT member. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Bob Fujitani. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, George Tuska, Joe Gagliardi 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. Nick Rizzo joins the Calman gang for fun, but his brother the cop is not happy about it. A redheaded widow sets out for revenge against Joe Banton for causing her husband's death. A history of the Jack the Ripper murders. The Rizzo Brothers: Destination Doom; Bloody Bachelor Banton: the Woman Hater; The Terrible Terror; Death for a Double-Crosser: Chick's Last Count. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Emil Gershwin, Mort Lawrence, Jules Steiner, Jack Keller and Bernie Krigstein. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. A French detective uses new tools to solve crimes, inventing the science of criminology. The true story of violent criminal Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll is told, with early art by EC legend Bernie Krigstein. Charles Ponzi is a early con artist who specializes in the infamous swindle known as a Ponzi scheme. The True Story of Egan's Rats; The First Detective: Francois Eugene Vidocq; Gun-Whipper: Vincent Coll; The Day it Snowed Money in Boston: Charles Ponzi; The Shoplifters; Strong Man; The Rosebud Sisters; Out of Season; A New Face for Leon. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Ernie Schroeder, Al McWilliams, Paul Parker, Pete Morisi, John Giunta, Jack Keller, Jules Steiner and Leonard Starr. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. A determined cop launches a one-man war on crime in 1888 Chicago. Jewel thief Buda Godman becomes notorious for blackmailing wealthy men by staging fake arrests. Identical criminals force police to try a new method of identification - fingerprinting - in 1903 Sing Sing. Whimsical gorilla cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Little Mountain of Muscle; French Fried Ice; Buda Godman: Queen of Gem Thieves; Sold!; Big Operator; The Girl Who Sold Lace; Like Peas in a Pod; A Death in the Family. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by Bill Ely, Leo Morey, Mike Suchorsky, Rick Estrada, Mike Becker, and Dick Briefer. Tales of crime and mobsters, both true and fictional, a prime example of the genre that thrived in the years before the Comics Code. A childhood rivalry between two boys turns deadly when they both grow up and become gangsters. A French ex-con delivers a cryptic message to the beautiful and deadly Madame de Staba, in a story with striking and unusual art by Bill Ely. An office clerk blackmails his crooked bosses to get ahead at work, in a story with art by Dick Briefer. Mr. Mickel Pays a Quarter; What's Under the Rock?; The Amazing Monsieur Chachette; The Greedy Fence; Wireless Cabbage; The Broken Halo; The Man from the Yard!; The Apple Polisher. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by Art Peddy, Leo Morey, Ed Smalle and Bruno Premiano. Pre-Code crime comics from Timor, an imprint of Stanley Morse Publications. Hood Rocky gets a new face by plastic surgery to evade the cops, but he can't stop himself from pulling heists. An embezzler murders his business partner and believes he's figured out the perfect way to get away with the crime. A Chicago hood dreams of joining the notorious Purple Gang. The End of the Rainbow; Trap for Boobs!; The Man Who Couldn't Be Hanged!; Clue in the Cab; Harry Millman of the Purple Mob. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by C.C. Beck, Rod Reed, Rudy Palais, Dick Wood, Milt J. Kramer, Robert Sale 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 feud between New Jersey neighbors turns violent when they both become involved in illegal cockfighting, gambling and mobsters. Also featuring a vintage Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Bumbershoot Jump!," with art by C.C. Beck and Rod Reed. Plus a vintage PSA for the American war effort. An Important Message to the American People; Little Adam; The Feud of Happy McNulty and Fancy Campbell; The Last Laugh of the Lone Wolf Bandit; Alibi Murderer; Francesco the Terrible; This'll Kill You!; Whodunnit. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Charles Biro and others. 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 Sap Doretti, the violent thug whose lack of smarts makes him the perfect middle-management gangster, or so his bosses think. A stool pigeon faces mob reprisals after he testifies about his part in a robbery. A two-bit hood puts pressure on his aged mother after gangsters give him two days to pay off his gambling debts. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." The Tragic Tale of "Sap" Doretti; Kangaroo Justice; Vendetta; 3 Time Loser; Momma's Boy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by George Tuska, Ralph Mayo, Al Wenzel, C. H. 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. Charlie the Ape is ready to get the loot from a year-old bank job from beautiful Lili Ravell, but Lili is preparing to turn the gang against each other so she can keep the money for herself. Ex-convict Joyce is caught between the new scheme with the new boyfriend and violent old flame Nick, who wants her back at any cost. A convict tells his parole board how beautiful redhead Connie led him down the road to prison, in a story with classic bad-girl art by Ralph Mayo. Darkly amusing bad-girl cover by Charles Biro. The Murder Mad Gang of East City; Valentine in Lead; Hang on to Your Steam Shovel!; Cobra with Lipstick; Crazy to Kill!; On the Level. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Bob Powell, Tony Di Preta, Pete Morisi 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. A lost shoe on the highway leads police to a murder, and other clues provide the killer, in a story featuring early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. The lingering scent of perfume gives away the killer of a garage mechanic. The town bookie murders the town clerk, apparently, but detectives feel something doesn't add up. Hitchhike to Doom; A Million Is Too Much; The Clue of the Perfumed Bandit!; Oddly Enough; In Deep; Mighty Rookie; Lev Gleason's Quiz Time. Final issue of the series, after 13 years and at least three different content "codes." 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.