Black Mask #1 August 1974 (Lopez Publications) CGC VF 8.0 White pages....
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Black Mask #1 August 1974 (Lopez Publications) CGC VF 8.0 White pages. One-shot revival of the iconic pulp title which features the Continental Op story "Women, Politics, & Murder" by Dashiell Hammett and "Gone Girl" by Ross Macdonald. CGC notes, "From the collection of Dr. Richard Meli". Not listed in Bookery's. CGC census 1/26: 1 in 8.0, none higher.CGC Grader Notes:
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