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The Crime Machine #1

Feb 1971 · Skywald · 0.50 USD
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The Crime Machine is an anthology crime comic featuring multiple stories of law enforcement versus criminals. One story follows escaped convicts who plan a series of truck robberies across state lines, only to be murdered one by one, with the investigation revealing a mysterious crime boss orchestrating revenge. Another narrative tracks police efforts to apprehend a fugitive named Robert Winters, involving stakeouts and phone traces that lead detectives to close in on their suspect. The issue promises additional tales including stories about "Toots Garboli," a racket king, and Babyface Nelson, presented as explorations of criminal enterprise and investigative work.

Contains 9 stories
Vinnie Sherwood Racket King!
6 pp · Crime
Matt Grover (host)Vinnie Sherwood
Marion Gilmore Queen Of The Waterfront Gangs!
7 pp · Crime
Matt Grover (host)Marion Gilmore
Brothers In Crime
7 pp · Crime

Tony Fango runs a powerful crime syndicate, but his grip on the underworld is tested by his brother Bud—ruthless, resentful, and determined to carve his own path. As the two brothers navigate a world of violence and betrayal, their shared past fuels a dangerous rivalry that threatens to tear their criminal empire apart.

Baby Face Nelson
8 pp · Crime
Walter Legenza And The Tri-State Gang
8 pp · Crime
George Krowl And The Big City Murder Mob
7 pp · Crime
Boss Of The Death Gang
7 pp · Crime
Greek-Fire To Flame-Thrower
1 pp · Crime
"Toots" Garboli And His Fight Racketeers!
6 pp · Crime

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Raw (Fine) $74
CGC 9.4 · 2 in census $67*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $39*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $30*
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CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

cover pencils, inks Tom Palmer

Reprints

↩ Reprints Murderous Gangsters #2 (1951), Police Line-Up #1 (1951), Prison Break! #2 (1951), Murderous Gangsters #3 (1952), Parole Breakers #2 (1952), Police Line-Up #4 (1952)

Reprinted in Gwandanaland Comics #2395 (2019)

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