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Crime SuspenStories #22 (EC, 1954) CGC GD/VG 3.0 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; VG 4.0 value = $3,400. CGC census 7/25: 50 in 3.0, 260 higher.

CGC Grader Notes:
multiple spine split spine
front cover detached from staples
multiple crease breaks color
stain left bottom of front cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4593189003, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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Sold on Aug 3, 2025 for: $5,040.00
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