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Crime SuspenStories #1 Gaines File Pedigree 7/9 (EC, 1950) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. A top-tier copy of the debut issue, outscoring the Crippen and a few other Gaines file copies on the CGC census. It features the classic story "High Tide!" by Harvey Kurtzman, a noirish cover by Johnny Craig, and additional story art by Craig, Wally Wood, and Graham Ingels. Overstreet 2024 NM- 9.2 value = $3,400. CGC census 10/25: 7 in 9.8, none higher.

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spine stress lines cover
light scuff front cover
very light tanning interior cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4639319009, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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2025 November 20 - 22 Comic Books Signature® Auction #7427 (go to Auction Home page)

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November, 2025

20th-22nd Thursday-Saturday

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Sold on Nov 20, 2025 for: $21,600.00

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