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Crime SuspenStories #22 (EC, 1954) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to 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 FN 6.0 value = $5,100. CGC census 5/25: 22 in 6.0, 58 higher. From the Ken Caviness Collection.

CGC Grader Notes:
multiple crease full right of front cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4321407010, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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Sold on Jun 26, 2025 for: $13,200.00
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