Price: 49.99 USD; 54.99 CAD
Pages: 288
On-sale Date: 2014-04-16
Editing: Philip Simon (editor)
Cover Thumbnail for Crime Does Not Pay Archives (Dark Horse, 2012 series) #7 Edit Cover
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[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents)

cover / 1 page

Pencils:
Charles Biro (signed)
Inks:
Charles Biro (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:crime
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Indexer Notes

On dustjacket front cover.

Issue Data

Indexer Notes

Reprints entire contents of Crime Not Does Pay (Lev Gleason, 1942 series) #46-49, including covers and most advertisements.

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(Table of Contents: 1)

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 4 pages

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(Table of Contents: 2)

table of contents / 1 page

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typeset

Foreword
(Table of Contents: 3)

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 3 pages

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typeset

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 4)

cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
Charles Biro (signed)
Colors:
Charles Biro (signed)
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
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Electric Microphone Transmitter Button
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 5)

Johnson Smith & Co. Catalog / advertisement / 1 page

Cut-Rate Murder
(Table of Contents: 6)

comic story / 2 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
C. L. Hartman (signed)
Inks:
C. L. Hartman (signed)
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
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[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 7)

This'll Kill You! / cartoon / 1 page

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  • Genre:humor; crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:He claims he doesn't know how to pick pockets -
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Indexer Notes

Four one-panel crime jokes.

A River, a Basket, a Stain of Red
(Table of Contents: 8)

text story / 5 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
Edd Ashe (signed)
? (photograph)
Inks:
Edd Ashe (signed)
? (photograph)
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Be Protected in Case of Sickness or Accident
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 9)

North American Mutual Insurance / advertisement / 1 page

Death Insurance
(Table of Contents: 10)

text story / 4.42 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
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Inks:
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Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:crime
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[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 11)

cartoon / 0.25 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
Bert Bushell (signed)
Inks:
Bert Bushell (signed)
Letters:
?
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Okay, don't anybody move - this is a stickup!
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

One-panel crime gag.

The True Story of Two-Gun Crowley
(Table of Contents: 12)

comic story / 10 pages

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Letters:
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  • Genre:crime
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"Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola / comics-form advertising / 1 page

Genuine Pre-War Quality Banner Fireworks!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 14)

Banner Fireworks / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 15)

Who Dunnit? / comic story / 7 pages

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  • Genre:crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:While the colossal cut-throat epic, 'Pirate's Plunder' was being filmed ...
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Now You Can Make $100 Worth of Valuable Plastic Objects
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 16)

Plastikit / advertisement / 1 page

While They Last. Amazing New 30 Mile Range Giant 6 Power Telescope
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 17)

6 Power Telescope / advertisement / 1 page

It's the Best Band in the Land
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 18)

Bandmaster Watch Band / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 19)

cartoon / 1 page

Script:
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Letters:
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  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Thanks for your autograph, Mrs. Lacheer!
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Indexer Notes

Four one-panel gags.

Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case / Complete 5-Piece Candid Camera Outfit
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 20)

Photocraft Candid Camera; Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case / advertisement / 1 page

Joe the Boss
(Table of Contents: 21)

comic story / 9 pages

Script:
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Letters:
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  • Genre:crime
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How Gloria Became a Bride
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 22)

LeCharme Medicated Skin Cream / advertisement / 1 page

Mary Jane Can't Qualify ...
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 23)

Floress Lip Stick / advertisement / 1 page

Free with Your Order. Famous X-Acto Modeling Knife
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 24)

Scrap Fun for Everyone; X-acto Knives / advertisement / 1 page

Trio of Terror
(Table of Contents: 25)

comic story / 8 pages

Script:
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Letters:
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  • Genre:crime
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Lovely Dale Evans says: "It's Easy to Learn Dancing!"
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 26)

Dancing Book / advertisement / 0.67 page

Movie Star Pictures
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 27)

Screen Art Studios Pictures / advertisement / 0.33 page

Pimples Cleared Blackheads Checked
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 28)

Kleerex / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 29)

What's on Your Mind? / letters page / 1 page

Script:
?
various
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:non-fiction
Reprints (1)

How 5 One-Time Skinny Weaklings Became Men of Might and Muscle
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Jowett Institute of Physical Training / advertisement / 1 page

Stop Losing Your Chances for Dates ...
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 31)

Scientific Plan Skin Cream / advertisement / 0.67 page

A Slimmer Lovelier You in Just 30 Days!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 32)

Health Aid Tablets / advertisement / 0.33 page

This Easy Way Teaches Piano
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 33)

Dave Minor Play By Ear Piano Course / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 34)

cartoon / 0.33 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
Davy Johnson (signed)
Inks:
Davy Johnson (signed)
Letters:
?
  • Genre:humor; crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Well, to tell the truth, Scabhead, I love both my wives about the same!
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Indexer Notes

Three one-panel gags.

Ugly Blackheads Out in Seconds
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 35)

Vacutex Blackhead Remover / advertisement / 1 page

Bombs Away! Big enough to Sit in!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 36)

Bombardier Training Cockpit, Pre-Flight Course and Bomb-Sight / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 37)

cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
Charles Biro (signed)
Inks:
Charles Biro (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

This Easy Way Teaches Piano
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 38)

Dave Minor Play By Ear Piano Course / advertisement / 1 page

Thug's Throne
(Table of Contents: 39)

comic story / 10 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
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Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Characters:
Mr. Crime
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[no title indexed]
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 40)

"Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola / comics-form advertising / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 41)

illustration / 1 page

Pencils:
? (photograph)
Inks:
? (photograph)
Letters:
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  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:The 3 that give you the big 3
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Indexer Notes

Full page black & white photograph of Bob Wood, Lev Gleason and Charles Biro.

Fingers of Death
(Table of Contents: 42)

comic story / 4 pages

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  • Genre:crime
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The Tri-State Terror
(Table of Contents: 43)

comic story / 8 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
Mike Roy (credited) (signed as Roy)
Inks:
Sam Burlockoff (credited as Sam "Burly" Burlockoff) (signed as Burly)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

[no title indexed]
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 44)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page

Mad Dog Vincent Coll
(Table of Contents: 45)

comic story / 7.67 pages

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Letters:
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  • Genre:crime
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[Help Yourself Cafeteria]
(Table of Contents: 46)

cartoon / 0.33 page

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  • Genre:humor
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Indexer Notes

Two one-panel gags.

Bang! With the Repeating G-Boy Cap Pistol
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 47)

G-Boy Repeating Cap Pistol / advertisement / 0.5 page

Remove Ugly Blackheads
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 48)

Vacutex Blackhead Remover / advertisement / 0.5 page

Triple Death and the Trail of Terror
(Table of Contents: 49)

text story / 3 pages

Script:
Arne Arntzen (credited)
Pencils:
George Tuska ? (illustrations)
Inks:
George Tuska ? (illustrations)
Colors:
?
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Junior G-Man Crime Buster Outfit
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 50)

Junior G-Man Kit with Code-O-Graph / advertisement / 1 page

The Terror Down Under
(Table of Contents: 51)

comic story / 5 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
Jack Alderman (signed)
Inks:
Jack Alderman (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

While They Last. Amazing New 30 Mile Range Giant 6 Power Telescope
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 52)

6 Power Telescope / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 53)

cartoon / 1 page

Script:
Pencils:
Red Woodbury (signed)
Inks:
Red Woodbury (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:humor
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Oh, you must mean Storelli's apartment!
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

4 gag panels.

The Horrible Halzingers
(Table of Contents: 54)

comic story / 9 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
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Colors:
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Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
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[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 55)

What's on Your Mind? / letters page / 1 page

Script:
?
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:non-fiction
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You Can Play Hot Jive
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 56)

Sweetwind Musical Instrument / advertisement / 0.33 page

A Magical Wonder
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 57)

Five Star Music; Hollywood Melodies Music; The Magician Magic Tricks; Mason Shoes and Leather Jackets / advertisement / 0.33 page

Amazing Money Saving Offer! 3 for 1 Value
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 58)

President Camera / advertisement / 0.34 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 59)

Who Dunnit? / comic story / 6 pages

Script:
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Pencils:
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Letters:
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  • Genre:crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:When they heard old Hephzibah Cragg was lying on a deathbed...
Reprints (1)

Wanted! Skinny Weaklings to Become He-Men
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 60)

Jowett Institute of Physical Training / advertisement / 1 page

Complete 5-Piece Candid Camera Outfit / The New and Better Perfex Electric Dry Shaver
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 61)

General Candid Camera; Perfex Electric Dry Shaver / advertisement / 1 page

24k Goldplated Matched Cameo Ring and Earring ...
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 62)

Cameo Ring and Earring Set / advertisement / 1 page

Free 150 Power Microscope
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 63)

"Wonders of Living Things" Book and Microscope / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 64)

cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
Charles Biro (signed)
Inks:
Charles Biro (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
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4 Big Values in One
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 65)

Zipper Billfold / Colored Leather / Saddle Leather / advertisement / ? pages

The Greedy Gunman
(Table of Contents: 66)

comic story / 12 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
George Tuska (signed)
Inks:
George Tuska (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Characters:
Mr. Crime; Frankie Yale; Johnny Torrio; Jim Colesimo; Dion O'Banion; Mike; Sam
Reprints (1)

[no title indexed]
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 67)

"Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola / comics-form advertising / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 68)

What's on Your Mind? / letters page / 1 page

Script:
?
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:non-fiction
Reprints (1)

Plague of Paris
(Table of Contents: 69)

comic story / 7.67 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
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Letters:
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  • Genre:crime
Characters:
Le Moigne; Dumont; Auntie; Jean Kerwin; Jacques; Roblay
Reprints (1)

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 70)

On the Level / text story / 0.33 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
Joe Certa (signed)
Inks:
Joe Certa (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:non-fiction; crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Policemen in Cleveland are fond of children. Two officers stopped a matron pushing a carriage...
Characters:
Tavern Keeper; Detroit Park Policeman
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We Don't Like to Boast!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 71)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page

While They Last
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 72)

6 Power Telescope / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 73)

Who Dunnit? / comic story / 6 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
Rudy Palais (signed)
Inks:
Rudy Palais (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
  • Feature Logo:Whodunnit Mystery
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Death casts its chill smill on a penthouse high above the city...
Reprints (1)

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 74)

On the Level / text story / 0.5 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
Joe Certa (signed)
Inks:
Joe Certa (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:non-fiction; crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:In Dallas, Texas, there is a very disgusted burglar.
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Amazing, New, Popular Picture Ring
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 75)

Picture Ring / advertisement / 0.5 page

Crimebuster Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys They All Have One!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 76)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 2 pages

This Easy Way Teaches Piano without Music!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 77)

Dave Minor Play By Ear Piano Course / advertisement / 1 page

"Ma" Barker Two Legged She-Rat
(Table of Contents: 78)

text story / 3 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
Dan Barry (credited) (signed as DB) (illustration)
Inks:
Dan Barry (credited) (signed as DB) (illustration)
Colors:
?
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

Text story with 3 spot illustrations.

Boys! Girls! Make Your Own Models of Dogs, Soldiers - Anything - This Easy New Way!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 79)

Rubber-for-Molds Modeling Kit / advertisement / 1 page

Pictures of Your Loved Ones "Come to Life"
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 80)

Living Image Statuette / advertisement / 0.5 page

It's the Best Band in the Land
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 81)

Bandmaster Watch Band / advertisement / 0.5 page

Butt Riley King of the Hoodlums
(Table of Contents: 82)

comic story / 9 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
George Tuska (signed)
Inks:
George Tuska (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Bombs Away!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 83)

Bombardier Training Cockpit, Pre-Flight Course and Bomb-Sight / advertisement / 1 page

Pimples Cleared Blackheads Checked
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 84)

Kleerex / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 85)

Crime Quiz / activity / 1 page

Script:
Pencils:
?
Inks:
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Colors:
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Letters:
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  • Genre:crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Test your wits!
Reprints (1)

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 86)

cartoon / 0.5 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
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Letters:
?
  • Genre:humor
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:I told you we shouldn't have had a track meet!
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

Gag panel

[no title indexed]
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 87)

Funny Faces Lessons; Hollywood Melodies Music; Institute of Applied Science Books; The Magician Magic Tricks; Sukay Crystal Radio Kit / advertisement / 0.5 page

Mutiny on the Rock
(Table of Contents: 88)

comic story / 10 pages

Script:
?
Pencils:
Dan Barry (signed)
Inks:
Dan Barry (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:non-fiction; crime
Characters:
Joe Cretzer; Bernard Coy; Marvin Hubbard
Synopsis:
Story of the 1946 Alcatraz prison riot.
Reprints (1)

Now You Can Enjoy Postwar Writing Perfection!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 89)

Arnold Postwar Pen and Pencil Set / advertisement / 0.5 page

Complete 5-Piece Candid Camera Outfit
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 90)

Photocraft Candid Camera / advertisement / 0.5 page

Boy It's Keen!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 91)

Excel 16mm Movie Projector; G-Boy Repeating Cap Pistol; Skooter Skate / advertisement / 1 page

Be a Movie Producer!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 92)

Comicscope / advertisement / 1 page

Now Get Bursting Strength Fast!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 93)

Muscle Power Equipment / advertisement / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 94)

cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
Charles Biro (signed)
Inks:
Charles Biro (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:I'll give you three to take the bullet out!
  • Keywords:physicians; wounds
Reprints (1)

Premiums or Cash Given
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 95)

Wilson Chemical Company Cloverine Brand Salve / advertisement / 1 page

Devil's Diary
(Table of Contents: 96)

comic story / 12 pages

Script:
Pencils:
George Tuska (signed)
Inks:
George Tuska (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Characters:
Mr. Crime
Reprints (1)

[no title indexed]
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 97)

"Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola / comics-form advertising / 1 page

[no title indexed]
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 98)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page

Mother of Murderers
(Table of Contents: 99)

comic story / 7.67 pages

Script:
Pencils:
Inks:
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Characters:
Ma Barker
Reprints (1)

Movie Star Pictures
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 100)

Screen Art Studios Pictures / advertisement / 0.33 page

Brother Rats
(Table of Contents: 101)

comic story / 9 pages

Script:
Pencils:
George Tuska (signed)
Inks:
George Tuska (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

true crime

Bombs Away! Big Enough to Sit in!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 102)

Bombardier Training Cockpit, Pre-Flight Course and Bomb-Sight / advertisement / 1 page

Two-Timing Trio
(Table of Contents: 103)

text story / 2 pages

Script:
Ken Fitch (credited as K. W. Fitch)
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Girls Can't Resist This Kiss Me Necktie ...
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 104)

Kiss Me Necktie / advertisement / 1 page

Have Fun Swingin' on a Song Flute
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 105)

Song Flute / advertisement / 0.33 page

Sgt. Bud's P-Zooka! Is here
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 106)

Sgt. Bud's P-Zooka / advertisement / 0.27 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 107)

On the Level / text story / 0.4 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:non-fiction; crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a police patrol car raced to a self-service food mart ...
Reprints (1)

Gyp Artist
(Table of Contents: 108)

comic story / 5 pages

Script:
Pencils:
Inks:
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

True crime.

Boy It's Keen!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 109)

Excel 16mm Movie Projector; G-Boy Repeating Cap Pistol; Speed Boat / advertisement / 1 page

Crime Quiz
(Table of Contents: 110)

activity / 1 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
Reprints (1)

Oh Boy! More Fun Than a 3-Ring Circus! / Control Your Destiny!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 111)

Junior G-Man Kit with Code-O-Graph / advertisement / 0.5 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 112)

What's on Your Mind? / letters page / 1 page

Script:
?
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:non-fiction
Reprints (1)

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 113)

cartoon / 0.5 page

Script:
Bert Bushell (signed)
Pencils:
Bert Bushell (signed)
Inks:
Bert Bushell (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:humor
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:In the side pocket!
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

Three one-panel gags.

Didn't Your Mother Ever Tell You About Smith Brothers?
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 114)

Smith Brothers Cough Drops / advertisement / 0.5 page

The Case of the Voodooed Hangars
(Table of Contents: 115)

comic story / 6.75 pages

Script:
Pencils:
Jack Alderman (credited)
Inks:
Jack Alderman (credited)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Indexer Notes

True crime.

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 116)

On the Level / text story / 0.25 page

Script:
?
Pencils:
?
Inks:
?
Colors:
?
Letters:
typeset
  • Genre:non-fiction; crime
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:A New York magistrate fined a local Robinson Crusoe ...
Reprints (1)

Murder in the Penthouse
(Table of Contents: 117)

Who Dunnit? / comic story / 7 pages

Script:
Pencils:
Rudy Palais (signed)
Inks:
Rudy Palais (signed)
Colors:
?
Letters:
?
  • Genre:crime
Reprints (1)

Here's the Greatest Offer Ever Made to Amateur Camera Fans!
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 118)

Photocraft Candid Camera / advertisement / 0.5 page

Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case
(Expand) / (Table of Contents: 119)

Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case / advertisement / 0.5 page

We Give You America's Greatest Billfold Bargain!
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Zipper Billfold / Colored Leather / Saddle Leather / advertisement / 1 page

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  1. [no title indexed]
  2. [no title indexed]
  3. [no title indexed]
  4. Foreword
  5. [no title indexed]
  6. Electric Microphone Transmitter Button
    Johnson Smith & Co. Catalog
  7. Cut-Rate Murder
  8. ["He claims he doesn't know how to pick pockets -"]
    This'll Kill You!
  9. A River, a Basket, a Stain of Red
  10. Be Protected in Case of Sickness or Accident
    North American Mutual Insurance
  11. Death Insurance
  12. ["Okay, don't anybody move - this is a stickup!"]
  13. The True Story of Two-Gun Crowley
  14. ["Is a track meet the same as horse meat, boss?"]
    "Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola
  15. Genuine Pre-War Quality Banner Fireworks!
    Banner Fireworks
  16. ["While the colossal cut-throat epic, 'Pirate's Plunder' was being filmed ..."]
    Who Dunnit?
  17. Now You Can Make $100 Worth of Valuable Plastic Objects
    Plastikit
  18. While They Last. Amazing New 30 Mile Range Giant 6 Power Telescope
    6 Power Telescope
  19. It's the Best Band in the Land
    Bandmaster Watch Band
  20. ["Thanks for your autograph, Mrs. Lacheer!"]
  21. Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case / Complete 5-Piece Candid Camera Outfit
    Photocraft Candid Camera; Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case
  22. Joe the Boss
  23. How Gloria Became a Bride
    LeCharme Medicated Skin Cream
  24. Mary Jane Can't Qualify ...
    Floress Lip Stick
  25. Free with Your Order. Famous X-Acto Modeling Knife
    Scrap Fun for Everyone; X-acto Knives
  26. Trio of Terror
  27. Lovely Dale Evans says: "It's Easy to Learn Dancing!"
    Dancing Book
  28. Movie Star Pictures
    Screen Art Studios Pictures
  29. Pimples Cleared Blackheads Checked
    Kleerex
  30. [no title indexed]
    What's on Your Mind?
  31. How 5 One-Time Skinny Weaklings Became Men of Might and Muscle
    Jowett Institute of Physical Training
  32. Stop Losing Your Chances for Dates ...
    Scientific Plan Skin Cream
  33. A Slimmer Lovelier You in Just 30 Days!
    Health Aid Tablets
  34. This Easy Way Teaches Piano
    Dave Minor Play By Ear Piano Course
  35. ["Well, to tell the truth, Scabhead, I love both my wives about the same!"]
  36. Ugly Blackheads Out in Seconds
    Vacutex Blackhead Remover
  37. Bombs Away! Big enough to Sit in!
    Bombardier Training Cockpit, Pre-Flight Course and Bomb-Sight
  38. ["Well, if it ain't our ol' pal, Pig Ears!"]
  39. This Easy Way Teaches Piano
    Dave Minor Play By Ear Piano Course
  40. Thug's Throne
  41. ["Help!! Bozo's Escaping!"]
    "Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola
  42. ["The 3 that give you the big 3"]
  43. Fingers of Death
  44. The Tri-State Terror
  45. ["At last! A sensational running mate to Crime Does Not Pay"]
  46. Mad Dog Vincent Coll
  47. [Help Yourself Cafeteria]
  48. Bang! With the Repeating G-Boy Cap Pistol
    G-Boy Repeating Cap Pistol
  49. Remove Ugly Blackheads
    Vacutex Blackhead Remover
  50. Triple Death and the Trail of Terror
  51. Junior G-Man Crime Buster Outfit
    Junior G-Man Kit with Code-O-Graph
  52. The Terror Down Under
  53. While They Last. Amazing New 30 Mile Range Giant 6 Power Telescope
    6 Power Telescope
  54. ["Oh, you must mean Storelli's apartment!"]
  55. The Horrible Halzingers
  56. [no title indexed]
    What's on Your Mind?
  57. You Can Play Hot Jive
    Sweetwind Musical Instrument
  58. A Magical Wonder
    Five Star Music; Hollywood Melodies Music; The Magician Magic Tricks; Mason Shoes and Leather Jackets
  59. Amazing Money Saving Offer! 3 for 1 Value
    President Camera
  60. ["When they heard old Hephzibah Cragg was lying on a deathbed..."]
    Who Dunnit?
  61. Wanted! Skinny Weaklings to Become He-Men
    Jowett Institute of Physical Training
  62. Complete 5-Piece Candid Camera Outfit / The New and Better Perfex Electric Dry Shaver
    General Candid Camera; Perfex Electric Dry Shaver
  63. 24k Goldplated Matched Cameo Ring and Earring ...
    Cameo Ring and Earring Set
  64. Free 150 Power Microscope
    "Wonders of Living Things" Book and Microscope
  65. [no title indexed]
  66. 4 Big Values in One
    Zipper Billfold / Colored Leather / Saddle Leather
  67. The Greedy Gunman
  68. ["Th' chief told us to stick around in case something comes up."]
    "Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola
  69. [no title indexed]
    What's on Your Mind?
  70. Plague of Paris
  71. ["Policemen in Cleveland are fond of children. Two officers stopped a matron pushing a carriage..."]
    On the Level
  72. We Don't Like to Boast!
  73. While They Last
    6 Power Telescope
  74. ["Death casts its chill smill on a penthouse high above the city..."]
    Who Dunnit?
  75. ["In Dallas, Texas, there is a very disgusted burglar."]
    On the Level
  76. Amazing, New, Popular Picture Ring
    Picture Ring
  77. Crimebuster Daredevil and the Little Wise Guys They All Have One!
  78. This Easy Way Teaches Piano without Music!
    Dave Minor Play By Ear Piano Course
  79. "Ma" Barker Two Legged She-Rat
  80. Boys! Girls! Make Your Own Models of Dogs, Soldiers - Anything - This Easy New Way!
    Rubber-for-Molds Modeling Kit
  81. Pictures of Your Loved Ones "Come to Life"
    Living Image Statuette
  82. It's the Best Band in the Land
    Bandmaster Watch Band
  83. Butt Riley King of the Hoodlums
  84. Bombs Away!
    Bombardier Training Cockpit, Pre-Flight Course and Bomb-Sight
  85. Pimples Cleared Blackheads Checked
    Kleerex
  86. ["Test your wits!"]
    Crime Quiz
  87. ["I told you we shouldn't have had a track meet!"]
  88. [no title indexed]
    Funny Faces Lessons; Hollywood Melodies Music; Institute of Applied Science Books; The Magician Magic Tricks; Sukay Crystal Radio Kit
  89. Mutiny on the Rock
  90. Now You Can Enjoy Postwar Writing Perfection!
    Arnold Postwar Pen and Pencil Set
  91. Complete 5-Piece Candid Camera Outfit
    Photocraft Candid Camera
  92. Boy It's Keen!
    Excel 16mm Movie Projector; G-Boy Repeating Cap Pistol; Skooter Skate
  93. Be a Movie Producer!
    Comicscope
  94. Now Get Bursting Strength Fast!
    Muscle Power Equipment
  95. ["I'll give you three to take the bullet out!"]
  96. Premiums or Cash Given
    Wilson Chemical Company Cloverine Brand Salve
  97. Devil's Diary
  98. ["Pepsi, I'm sick in two places -"]
    "Pepsi", the Pepsi-Cola Cop; Pepsi / Pepsi-Cola
  99. ["All three, Daredevil, Boy, and Crime Does not Pay ..."]
  100. Mother of Murderers
  101. Movie Star Pictures
    Screen Art Studios Pictures
  102. Brother Rats
  103. Bombs Away! Big Enough to Sit in!
    Bombardier Training Cockpit, Pre-Flight Course and Bomb-Sight
  104. Two-Timing Trio
  105. Girls Can't Resist This Kiss Me Necktie ...
    Kiss Me Necktie
  106. Have Fun Swingin' on a Song Flute
    Song Flute
  107. Sgt. Bud's P-Zooka! Is here
    Sgt. Bud's P-Zooka
  108. ["In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a police patrol car raced to a self-service food mart ..."]
    On the Level
  109. Gyp Artist
  110. Boy It's Keen!
    Excel 16mm Movie Projector; G-Boy Repeating Cap Pistol; Speed Boat
  111. Crime Quiz
  112. Oh Boy! More Fun Than a 3-Ring Circus! / Control Your Destiny!
    Junior G-Man Kit with Code-O-Graph
  113. [no title indexed]
    What's on Your Mind?
  114. ["In the side pocket!"]
  115. Didn't Your Mother Ever Tell You About Smith Brothers?
    Smith Brothers Cough Drops
  116. The Case of the Voodooed Hangars
  117. ["A New York magistrate fined a local Robinson Crusoe ..."]
    On the Level
  118. Murder in the Penthouse
    Who Dunnit?
  119. Here's the Greatest Offer Ever Made to Amateur Camera Fans!
    Photocraft Candid Camera
  120. Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case
    Windproof Lighter and Plastic Cigarette Case
  121. We Give You America's Greatest Billfold Bargain!
    Zipper Billfold / Colored Leather / Saddle Leather
  122. Silver Streak Archives
  123. ["Gangsters, kidnappers, maniacal killers ..."]
  124. ["Uncut and uncensored ..."]
  125. All True Crime Stories!
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