Wanted ##36
Fox Feature Syndicate • Wanted Comics
Writer
Unknown
Interior Artist
Unknown
Cover Artist
Unknown
Publication Date
April 1951
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
A pre-code true crime comic book featuring sensationalized accounts of criminals, robberies, gangsters, and law enforcement investigations, highlighted by the case of Bernard Lee Thomas and Owney Mattern.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Heavy overall wear, heavy tanning/yellowing of the paper stock, corner rounding and blunting, edge chipping along the right border, spine roll and spine stress lines with multiple small tears along the spine, minor staining, and creasing throughout the cover.
Estimated Market Value
Raw estimated value ranges from $40 to $80 depending on the platform and exact page quality. Graded (CGC 2.0) values typically range between $75 and $150.
Recent Sales
Pre-code horror and true crime books from the early 1950s in lower grades (Good 2.0 to Very Good 4.0) frequently fluctuate based on niche collector demand, with similar vintage Fox crime titles selling in the $50-$100 range.
Grading Recommendation
Professional grading is generally not recommended for a lower-grade copy (Good 2.0) of this specific issue unless it holds high sentimental value or scarcity, as grading fees may exceed the potential value increase.
Notable Features
Classic Golden Age pre-code true crime cover featuring a police lineup layout at the top and dramatic gangster interior action scene artwork.
Authentication Notes
Appears consistent with authentic 1951 Golden Age newsprint paper stock, standard 10-cent cover pricing, correct publisher logo aesthetics, and natural aging characteristics including yellowing and staple oxidation.