Crime Does Not Pay #24 (1942)
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Below are each print size's approximate overall framed dimensions:
1: 11 5/16"H print = 17 x 20” overall
2: 22 5/8"H print = 25 x 31” overall
3: 27 1/8"H print = 28 x 35” overall
4: 33 7/8"H print = 33 x 42” overall
See the Frame Sizes section at the bottom of this page for a visual guide.
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- Granby - Ornate wood, antique-gilded finish. 1 ⅜” wide flat face
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About the Art
This landmark issue, published by Lev Gleason in November 1942, marked the debut of the spectral narrator, Mr. Crime, whose sardonic commentary and eerie presence prefigured the horror hosts of later comics. Charles Biro’s striking cover art encapsulates the era’s fascination with sensationalized violence, depicting a chaotic domestic scene of crime and terror. The bold typography and lurid imagery reflect the post-Depression appetite for gritty realism and moral instruction.
As the first true crime comic series, Crime Does Not Pay revolutionized storytelling by centering on criminals rather than heroes, capturing America’s shifting cultural landscape during World War II.
Charles Biro
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Frame Sizes
Below are each print size's approximate overall framed dimensions:
1: 11 5/16"H print = 17 x 20” overall
2: 22 5/8"H print = 25 x 31” overall
3: 27 1/8"H print = 28 x 35” overall
4: 33 7/8"H print = 33 x 42” overall
Frame Styles
A frame style for every interior, each in a variety of finishes:
- Ashford -Aluminum, powder coated with a slim ⅜” wide flat face
- Durham - Modern wood, poplar with stained finish. 1” wide x 1 ¼” deep
- Granby - Ornate wood, antique-gilded finish. 1 ⅜” wide flat face
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