Boy Illustories #no. 69
Lev Gleason • Boy Illustories
Writer
Charles Biro
Interior Artist
Charles Biro
Cover Artist
Charles Biro
Publication Date
September 1951
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features Crimebuster adventures. Storylines include 'The Wild Pursuit' and 'Dangerous Curves'. Crimebuster is a popular Golden Age teen hero who fought various criminals and Axis agents alongside his pet monkey, Squeeks.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine roll and heavy spine tracking, rounding and blunting of corners, multiple color-breaking creases throughout the cover, general surface wear and soiling, and visible edge wear on the left side.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; Graded (CGC 4.0): $120 - $180
Recent Sales
Similar late Golden Age Lev Gleason issues in mid-grade typically sell in the $40-$70 range on eBay; high-grade specimens from this run are rare and command premiums.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. A professional press and clean might improve the appearance, but the inherent paper wear and creasing limit the grade ceiling to a level where grading costs may exceed the value added.
Notable Features
Pre-Code Golden Age crime/adventure comic. Iconic motorcycle cover by Charles Biro. Features the character Crimebuster and Squeeks the monkey. Contains the ACMP authorized seal.
Authentication Notes
The comic appears authentic with correct 1951-era newsprint aging and Lev Gleason characteristic cover gloss. No immediate signs of restoration or reproduction are visible in the provided image.