Crimes By Women
Fox // June 1948 - August 1951
Issue count: 15
Film noir style pulp comics with a Female twist.
From June 1948 to August 1951 Fox Features Syndicate published this 10 cent comic that was a fusion of the Film Noir like pulp magizine comic strips and stories akin to the American True Crime genre that became such a multi media powerhouse decades later. While not as explicit as pulp horror comics it did have lurid covers and art one might expect in the pre comics code era. Both the true and fictional tales graced its pages, including that of Bonnie Parker, one half of the real life bank robbing duo Bonnie and Clyde. This showcase anthology series is filled with gun molls, psychopaths, and femme fatales engaging in seduction, waton violence, and other various criminal deeds.
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Issue #8
What's Crimes By Women #8 worth in 2024?
There are only two recorded sales of the Crimes by Women (1948) #8. One being an 8.0 graded pedigree from The Promise Collection which went for $2,880 in September 2021. While the other sale, was a 7.0 pedigree from the Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) which was sold for $300 in January 2010.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Crimes by Women (1948) #8 was published by Fox Feature Syndicate in 1949. This precode horror series features horrifying covers and artwork as women commit murder and other terrifying acts.
Story Synopsis
A women named Bessie steps into the life of crime. The notorious Ma Barker gives birth to criminal gang that has her four sons.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,875 | $0 | $2,875 |
Issue #9
What's Crimes By Women #9 worth in 2024?
Crimes by Women (1949) #9 sets the top price of $913 in March 2017 when a VF/NM 9.0 graded pedigree from Davis Crippen ("D" Copy) appeared for sale on the market. This was by far the only recorded sale of this copy. A VG/FN 5.0 was sold for $519 in April 2023 while a G/VG 3.0 was sold for $252 in February 2023.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Crimes by Women (1948) #9 was published in 1949 by Fox Feature Syndicate. The stories of this issue were written by Ed Walker.
Story Synopsis
A wealthy woman Marcia Foxhall turner into a world of crime and gambling. On the flipside, Betty Blinkers seeks the revenge against the gangster who killed her husband by creating her own criminal gang.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $180 | $350 | $610 | $890 | $3,000 | $975 |
Issue #10
What's Crimes By Women #10 worth in 2024?
The top price for Crimes By Women (1948): #10 is $3500, paid in January 2008 for a 9.4 graded copy. Other prices include $1799, paid in April 2022 for a 7.5 graded copy and $338, paid in March 2022 for a 3.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Crimes by Women (1948) #10 was published in December 1949 by Fox Feature Syndicate. This series features Pre Code graphic artworks and covers with women both fictional and historical commiting murders and other horrendeous crimes.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features women of the old west attacking each other.
Story Synopsis
This issue features stories of women both real and ficitional committing murder and crimes!
- 10 page story The Knife Woman
- 9 page story The Witch from Wichita!
- 2 page story A Bright Idea
- 10 page story Madame Murder!
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $360 | $410 | $250 | $1,800 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Issue #11
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What's Crimes By Women #11 worth in 2024?
The top price for Crimes By Women (1948): #11 is $1500, paid November 2018 for a 9.2 graded copy. Other prices include $790, paid in January 2023 for a 7.0 graded copy and $362, paid in January 2023 for a 3.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #11 or Crimes By Women (1948) was published in Feburary 1950.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a female prisoner taking a female guard hostage.
Story Synopsis
This issue features storyes of women committing murder and other crimes!
- 10 page Clara Dixon story "Bow And Arrow Killer"
- 10 page Winsome Wanda Bailey story "Fingers Of Death"
- 2 page text story "Poppy In The Jungle"
- 9 page Myra Teggert story "The Imperfect Alibl"
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| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $410 | $180 | $0 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
Issue #12
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What's Crimes By Women #12 worth in 2024?
The top price for Crimes By Women (1948): #12 is $1030, paid in May 2018 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $1020, paid in July 2019 for a 7.5 graded copy and $649, paid in April 2023 for a 6.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #12 of Crimes By Women (1948) was published in April 1950.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a cop taking a woman into custody.
Story Synopsis
This issue features storyes of women committing murder and other crimes!
- 10 page story "The Big Money"
- 10 page The Terror from Tacoma story "The Sentinel of Death!"
- 2 page text story "My Pickup Past"
- 8 page story "The High-Wire Killer"
- Half page statement of ownership
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $120 | $550 | $1,025 | $0 | $1,025 |
Issue #13
What's Crimes By Women #13 worth in 2024?
The top price for Crimes By Women (1948): #13 is $1260, paid in February 2023 for a 8.0 graded copy. Other prices include $549, paid in May 2023 for a 5.5 graded copy and $312, paid in April 2023 for a 4.5 copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #13 of Crimes By Women (1948) was published in June 1950.
Key Facts About the Comic
The Cover art features a woman running from a cop after stealing jewls.
Story Synopsis
This issue features storyes of women committing murder and other crimes!
- 10 page Margot Haffner story "Passion For Dolls"
- 9 page Maude Bennet story "Maude Bennet And Her Crusade Against The Law"
- 2 page Mary Read text story "Mary Read Woman Pirate"
- 10 page Mable Reine story "Mable Reine Queen Of The Jungle"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
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| $0 | $310 | $150 | $1,250 | $0 | $1,250 |
Issue #14
What's Crimes By Women #14 worth in 2024?
The top price for Crimes By Women (1948): #14 is $799, paid in January 2023 for a 5.5 graded copy. Other prices include $306, paid in December 2019 for a 3.5 graded copy and $263, paid in July 2021 for a 2.5 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #14 of Crimes By Women (1948) was published in
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features female prisoners attempting a jail break.
Story Synopsis
This issue features storyes of women committing murder and other crimes!
- 10 page story "Shoe Box" Annie French and the Vanishing Corpses
- 1 page story Facts About Crime
- 9 page story Female of Fraud!
- 2 page story Mr. Blackburn Should Have Known Better
- 8 page story The Queen of the Killers!
- 1 page story Racketeers' Revenge
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $260 | $310 | $800 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
Issue #15
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What's Crimes By Women #15 worth in 2024?
The top price for Crimes By Women (1948): #15 is $390, paid in February 2023 for a 4.5 graded copy. Other prices include $230, paid in February 2017 for a 5.0 graded copy and $275, paid in March 2014 for a 6.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #15 of Crimes By Women (1948) was published in August 1951.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features a woman helping prisoners escape.
Story Synopsis
This issue features storyes of women committing murder and other crimes!
- 10 page True Crime Story Michele Durand in "Lady of Intrigue"
- 1 page Bull's Eye Beatrice story
- 9 page True Crime Story Jo Ardway: Roadside Murderess
- 2 page story Murder Proceeds: $1.13
- 8 page True Crime Story Frankie Barrows... Slave Master Unto Death
- 1 page story Minit Mystery
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $390 | $280 | $0 | $0 | $390 |
Issue #54
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What's Crimes By Women #54 worth in 2024?
The top price for Crimes By Women (1948): #54 is $960, paid in August 2019 for a 9.0 graded copy. Other prices include $436, paid in April 2023 for a 6.0 graded copy and $231, paid in March 2023 for a 4.0 graded copy.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Issue #54 of Crimes By Women (1948) was published in 1954. Art by Warren Broderick, T. Ward and Jimmy Maxwell.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover art features mobsters throwing a woman out of a car.
Story Synopsis
This issue features storyes of women committing murder and other crimes!
- 9 page story "Kitty Sarlo"
- 10 page story "Nitro Nellie-The Savage Safe Smashers"
- 2 page text story "The Diamond of Kor-El-Maninoor"
- 10 page story "Man Trap"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $320 | $950 | $0 | $950 |