Crime Does Not Pay #24 (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages....

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Crime Does Not Pay #24 (Lev Gleason, 1942) CGC NM 9.4 Cream to off-white pages. The most valuable crime comic issue according to Overstreet, and it's rated a Gerber "7" or "scarce." This third issue of the title contains the first appearance of Mr. Crime, hanging panels, and stories about "Legs" Diamond and Billy the Kid. The classic "head on fire" Mister Crime cover is by Charles Biro. Tied with just one other copy for CGC's highest grade. Overstreet 2021 NM- 9.2 value = $16,000. CGC census 1/22: 2 in 9.4, none higher. From The Black Cat Collection.

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 1975511011, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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