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Series Title: Crime Does Not Pay
Publication Year: 1945
Era: Golden Age (1938-55)
Publisher: Lev Gleason
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 5.0 Very Good/Fine
Tradition: US Comics
Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
Certification Number: 4112838002
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 42