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Crime SuspenStories #22 (EC, 1954) CGC FR/GD 1.5 Off-white pages. The horrific decapitation cover by Johnny Craig is noted as a classic by Overstreet, and is considered one of the most infamous pre-Code horror covers ever produced. In fact, it was used in a US Senate investigation on the effects of violence in comics on juvenile delinquency. Reed Crandall, Bernie Krigstein, Joe Orlando, and Jack Kamen art. Currently #1 on Overstreet's list of Top Ten Crime Comics. Overstreet 2024 GD 2.0 value = $1,700. CGC census 9/25: 18 in 1.5, 391 higher.

CGC Grader Notes:
water damage full right of whole book
wear and pieces out full right of front cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4225064001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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Sold on Oct 5, 2025 for: $2,640.00
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