CRIME SUSPENSTORIES (1950-55) #22
CGC VG+: 4.5
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infamous Johnny Craig decapitation cover; possibly the single most notorious cover of the pre-code era; EC Comics
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infamous Johnny Craig decapitation cover; possibly the single most notorious cover of the pre-code era; EC Comics
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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infamous Johnny Craig decapitation cover; possibly the single most notorious cover of the pre-code era; EC Comics
Crime SuspenStories #22 may very well be the most notorious comic book in the history of the medium. Johnny Craig's sensational cover art was prominently featured while EC publisher William Gaines testified in the 1954 Senate investigation into the evil influence of comic books. Gaines was asked, "Do you consider this to be in good taste?" and he responded, "Yes, for a horror comic" — adding that it would've been in bad taste to show blood dripping from the victim's neck.
As a result, this issue is often credited for the formation of the Comics Code Authority. The book's contents also offer great finds for pre-Code collectors. In addition to the axe-murder of "In Each and Every Package" (penciled by Reed Crandall), there's amazing artwork by Golden Age legends Bernard Krigstein, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. This legendary book is always a popular target at auction with plenty of proven investment upside.
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This 4.5 Crime SuspenStories #22 carefully preserves all the vivid impact of Johnny Craig's controversially classic cover. The issue itself sports an impressively solid construction with a strong focal point on the kind of cover where it matters the most!
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infamous Johnny Craig decapitation cover; possibly the single most notorious cover of the pre-code era; EC Comics
Crime SuspenStories #22 may very well be the most notorious comic book in the history of the medium. Johnny Craig's sensational cover art was prominently featured while EC publisher William Gaines testified in the 1954 Senate investigation into the evil influence of comic books. Gaines was asked, "Do you consider this to be in good taste?" and he responded, "Yes, for a horror comic" — adding that it would've been in bad taste to show blood dripping from the victim's neck.
As a result, this issue is often credited for the formation of the Comics Code Authority. The book's contents also offer great finds for pre-Code collectors. In addition to the axe-murder of "In Each and Every Package" (penciled by Reed Crandall), there's amazing artwork by Golden Age legends Bernard Krigstein, Jack Kamen, and Joe Orlando. This legendary book is always a popular target at auction with plenty of proven investment upside.
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This 4.5 Crime SuspenStories #22 carefully preserves all the vivid impact of Johnny Craig's controversially classic cover. The issue itself sports an impressively solid construction with a strong focal point on the kind of cover where it matters the most!
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Crime SuspenStories #22 from ComicConnect!
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infamous Johnny Craig decapitation cover; possibly the single most notorious cover of the pre-code era; EC Comics
Gaines File Copy
infamous Johnny Craig decapitation cover; possibly the single most notorious cover of the pre-code era; EC Comics
Gaines File Copy