Crime Does Not Pay #34 (1944)
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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.
Frames
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- Granby - Ornate wood, antique-gilded finish. 1 ⅜” wide flat face
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About the Art
This striking cover, illustrated by Charles Biro, exemplifies the visual dynamism of Golden Age crime comics. The dramatic perspective captures a man plummeting down an elevator shaft, his terror palpable as ropes twist and snap—a vivid metaphor for the consequences of criminal recklessness. The bold typography and stark red logo reflect wartime urgency, aligning with the era's moralistic media.
Published by Lev Gleason, Crime Does Not Pay was culturally significant as a pioneering "true crime" comic, blending sensational storytelling with cautionary tales. Biro’s innovative layouts and psychological tension elevated the genre, cementing its influence in mid-20th-century pulp entertainment.
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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