Crime Smasher #1 (Fawcett, 1948) CGC 5.0 (ONLY ISSUE)

Item Specifics

Series Name

Crime Smasher (1948)

Issue Number

1

Publisher

Fawcett Publications

Genre

Superhero

Item Description

Condition: Professionally graded and slabbed. Well-preserved in tamper-evident hard case. Please review all ... Read more about the seller notes Professionally graded and slabbed. Well-preserved in tamper-evident hard case. Please review all provided photos of the front, back, and label for exact details and any noted imperfections. Shipped securely with tracking. Read Less about the seller notes

Grade: 5.0
Crime Smasher #1 (Fawcett Publications, Summer 1948) is a Golden Age crime comic and the only issue in the short-lived series, making it a true one-shot collectible. Featuring cover and interior artwork by Earl Lonsbury, this issue captures the gritty realism and rising popularity of crime comics in the post-war era. This CGC 5.0 graded copy with Off-White to White pages presents solid mid-grade preservation with strong eye appeal for a Golden Age book. The dynamic cover depicts an intense street shootout scene, embodying the raw, action-driven storytelling that defined late 1940s crime comics. As an "only issue" title from Fawcett—publisher of Captain Marvel—this book holds additional historical significance and scarcity. One-shot Golden Age comics are particularly desirable among collectors due to their limited print runs and unique place in comic history. Golden Age crime comics continue to gain traction as collectors diversify beyond superhero titles, making this a compelling acquisition for both seasoned collectors and investors seeking rarity and genre significance.

Seller Information

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06/13/2018

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Item Location

Ohio, United States

Ships To

United States, Canada

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