CRIME SUSPENSTORIES #19 * CGC 5.0 * Feldstein's 1st CSS Cover
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Title: CRIME SUSPENSTORIES No. 19
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Publisher:EC [Indicia: L. L. Publishing Co. Inc.]
Date Published: October-November, 1953
Description: CGC certified: VG/Fine (5.0). White pages. Grader notes: Multiple crease cover breaks color; staining to cover.
CGC Census: 157 graded copies (147 Universal, 2 Signature, 8 Restored).
GPAnalysis: A 5.0 sold for $755 in 12/22; a 4.0 sold for $699 in 1/24.
Credits: Cover: Al Feldstein. Scripts: Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig. Art: Reed Crandall, George Evans (2 stories), Johnny Craig.A Feldstein First: Feldstein shakes things up by contributing his first and only cover to CSS. Craig yields the lead spot to Reed Crandall, who's Feldstein-scripted story, "The Killer," is a step forward for both creators. Max Allan Collins says that "'The Killer' is writer Feldstein at his finest – the irony is meaningful, has an impact that grows out of characterization.... Feldstein, always in search of the perfect surprise ending, finds it here."______________________________________________________________
A limited edition of ten hardcover catalogues is available, in addition to a few dozen softcovers. Fun reference, great keepsake, fully illustrated, chockablock with obscure facts, gags, bon mots. Softcovers are $40, deluxe hardcovers with dust jackets and limitation plates are $200. These books always go fast so don't delay. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Consignments welcome for PBA's Summer 2024 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Find out why PBA is the new fan-fave of funnybook fiends. "This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books... Priceless." – R. Crumb. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Coming Soon: The DC Universe Collection Part 3: The Golden Age (August 2024) and Weird Tales and Amazing Stories: The PBA Pulp Sale (September 2024). Contact ivan@pbagalleries.com to get on the notifications list.
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Author:
Title: CRIME SUSPENSTORIES No. 19
Place Published:
Publisher:EC [Indicia: L. L. Publishing Co. Inc.]
Date Published: October-November, 1953
Description: CGC certified: VG/Fine (5.0). White pages. Grader notes: Multiple crease cover breaks color; staining to cover.
CGC Census: 157 graded copies (147 Universal, 2 Signature, 8 Restored).
GPAnalysis: A 5.0 sold for $755 in 12/22; a 4.0 sold for $699 in 1/24.
Credits: Cover: Al Feldstein. Scripts: Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig. Art: Reed Crandall, George Evans (2 stories), Johnny Craig.A Feldstein First: Feldstein shakes things up by contributing his first and only cover to CSS. Craig yields the lead spot to Reed Crandall, who's Feldstein-scripted story, "The Killer," is a step forward for both creators. Max Allan Collins says that "'The Killer' is writer Feldstein at his finest – the irony is meaningful, has an impact that grows out of characterization.... Feldstein, always in search of the perfect surprise ending, finds it here."______________________________________________________________
A limited edition of ten hardcover catalogues is available, in addition to a few dozen softcovers. Fun reference, great keepsake, fully illustrated, chockablock with obscure facts, gags, bon mots. Softcovers are $40, deluxe hardcovers with dust jackets and limitation plates are $200. These books always go fast so don't delay. To order, contact ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Consignments welcome for PBA's Summer 2024 Comic Book sale. Top prices for Pre-Code Horror, Golden Age, Silver Age, original art and ephemera. Find out why PBA is the new fan-fave of funnybook fiends. "This is some of the best commentary I've yet seen on the quality of the content of comic books... Priceless." – R. Crumb. Send inquiries to ivan@pbagalleries.com.
Coming Soon: The DC Universe Collection Part 3: The Golden Age (August 2024) and Weird Tales and Amazing Stories: The PBA Pulp Sale (September 2024). Contact ivan@pbagalleries.com to get on the notifications list.
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