Murder Incorporated
Fox // January 1948 - December 1949
Issue count: 16
True Crime inspired tales of murder in a pre code comic.
True Crime has become a key genre in modern popular culture. However in the days of pulp magazines and pre code comics during the Golden Age it had a sleezy Noir bent to it that was splashed across the pages of Fox Feature Publications' comic book Murder Incorporated. Althought it only reached 15 issues in the span of a single year its visuals certainly made an impresson. Each cover of the comic contained salacious images like a woman stabbing a man to death and a man shooting a woman. Obviously this title would not of existed after the Comics Code Authority was created
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Issue #1
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What's Murder Incorporated #1 worth in 2024?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #1 saw its peak price when a CGC graded NM- 9.2 pedigree from The Promise Collection was sold for $4,800 in September 2021. The mid condition value was set when a CGC graded FN 6.0 which went for $760 in July 2023. The lowest sale price was recorded when a CGC graded GD+ 2.5 was sold for $239 in January 2023. These were the only time any of this appeared in the comic book market.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #1 was published by January 1948 by Fox Features Syndicates. The genre of this issue is crime and non fiction. The cover artwork was pencilled by John Forte. The rest of the artwork was created by Gil Kane.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork shows a woman pointing a gun at a gentleman on a poker table.
Story Synopsis
This issue features the following storylines:
- The Short Bloody Life of Charlie Birger
- The Marino Gang and the Man That Death Refused!
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | $400 | $760 | $2,100 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
Issue #2
What's Murder Incorporated #2 worth in 2024?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #2 saw its peak price when a CGC graded NM- 9.2 was sold for $1,195 in December 2017. The mid condition value of this issue was set when a CGC graded FN 6.0 went for $480 in May 2023. However, there are no recent sales of this issue.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #2 was published in August 1950 by Fox Feature Syndicate. The artwork of this issue was created by Pete Morisi. This Golden age issue featured different non fiction crime stories.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork shows "Dressed To Kill". It features a man stabbed through the heart by a woman.
Story Synopsis
Murder Incorporated (1948) #2 features the following main storylines:
- Vincent Coll: Mad Dog of Crime
- Buck Kelly: The Kill Crazy Monster of 'Frisco
- George Fowler: Miami's Masquerader
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 | $210 | $480 | $660 | $1,200 | $1,195 |
Issue #3
What's Murder Incorporated #3 worth in 2024?
The mint condition value of Murder Incorporated (1948) #3 is unknown. The highest recorded sale of this issue was set when a CGC graded VF+ 8.5 was sold for $1,000 in October 2022. This sale was an increase from its $180 price tag from 2012. If we compare both prices, we are looking at an almost 550% increase in its overall value. A CGC graded FN 6.0 was sold for $411 in March 2022 which was the only time any of these issue appeared in the market.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Fox Feature Syndicate Inc. published Murder Incorporated (1948) #3 was published in May 1948. This is a golden age crime and non-fiction comic book. This cover of this issue was inked and penciled by Don Rico.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork shows a woman trying to backstab a man by decieving him.
Story Synopsis
Murder Incorporated (1948) #3 features the following storylines:
- Dutch Schultz: Beast of Evil
- John Lord: Ohio's Murdering Fagin
- Joseph Medley: Lady Killer
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $210 | $410 | $800 | $1,450 | $1,000 |
Issue #4
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What's Murder Incorporated #4 worth in 2024?
The peak sale of Murder Incorporated (1948) #4 is $5,520. This price was set when a CGC graded NM- 9.2 pedigree from The Promise Collection was sold in September 2021. Another CGC graded NM- 9.2 went for $4,320 in November 2021 after holding its value steadily from 2018 price tag of $4,780. A CGC graded VF- was sold for $1,020 from December 2020. A mid condition VG/FN was sold from $700 after increasing its value from $442 from 2022.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #4 was published by Fox Features Synd. in July 1948. This is a Golden age crime based comic book.
Key Facts About the Comic
This issue features classic lingerie cover.
Story Synopsis
This issue features the following storylines:
- Ray Hamilton - The Last of the Desperados
- The Gun Crazy Brady Gang
- Paul Jawarski and the Notorious Flathead Gang
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $410 | $230 | $1,025 | $5,525 | $5,525 |
Issue #5
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What's Murder Incorporated #5 worth in 2024?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #5 saw its peak price when a CGC graded NM+ 9.6 rated pedigree from The Promise Collection was sold for $8,400 in September 2021. The mid condition value of this issue was set when a CGC graded FN 6.0 went for $1,300 in April 2024.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Fox Feature Syndicate published Murder Incorporated (1948) #5 in September 1948. The script of this issue was written by Alvin Hollingsworth. The issue featured non fictional crime based stories.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork shows an attempt to murder as two men are trying to drown men by throwing her underwater.
Story Synopsis
This issue features two true crime based stories based on the following:
- Carl Rettich: The King of Crime Castle
- James Wayburn Hall - The Arkansas Butcher
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | $500 | $1,300 | $2,890 | $7,000 | $8,400 |
Issue #9
What's Murder Incorporated #9 worth in 2024?
The highest price of Murder Incorporated (1948) #9 is $2,520. The price was set when a CGC graded VF- 7.5 pedigree from The Promise Collection was sold for $2,520 in January 2022. A CGC graded FN- 5.5 went for $410 in April 2024 which is quite a decrease from its 2023 price tag of $592. Meanwhile a VG+ 4.5 was auctioned in November 2023 for $350.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #9 was published by Fox Feature Syndicate in April 1949. This is a Golden age comic book featuring non fiction crime based stories. The cover artwork was created by Jerry Maxwell and Charles Miller.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork shows a man aiming a gun at his hostage as she attempts to make a phone call.
Story Synopsis
This issue features true stories from the following line:
- Horror in the Hole
- Crates of Deatuh.
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200 | $300 | $800 | $2,525 | $8,500 | $2,525 |
Issue #10
What's Murder Incorporated #10 worth in 2024?
There is only one recorded sale of Murder Incorporated (1948) #10. This was when a CGC graded NM- 9.2 pedigree from The Promise Collection was auctioned for $1,680 in January 2022.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #10 was published in May 1949 by Fox Feature Syndicate Inc. This series featured golden age crime based comic book.
Key Facts About the Comic
This cover artwork of this issue shows a criminal aiming his gun at journalist who is saved by a cop.
Story Synopsis
This issue featured the following crime stories:
- Two-Gun Crowley
- The Living Death!
- Wild Bill Lovett!
- The Bush Brothers: "Spawn of Evil"
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 | $180 | $400 | $800 | $1,700 | $1,675 |
Issue #11
What's Murder Incorporated #11 worth in 2024?
There are only three recorded sales of Murder Incorporated (1948) #11. The highest being a CGC graded NM 9.4 pedigree from The Promise Collection, two mid graded copies rated VF+ 7.5 and FN 6.0. The pedigree was sold for $1,800 in Januraty 2022. The other two went for $125 in October 2012 and $120 in September 2021 respectively.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #11 was published in June 1949 by Fox Feature Syndicate Inc. The artwork of this issue was pencilled and inked by Ken Battefield. This issue features different non fiction stories based true crime.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork features a crime suspect surrounded by the Police.
Story Synopsis
This issue featured true crime stories with the following titles:
- Frank Nash: Gangdom Brain!
- George Sitts: Wild Man of Minnesota
- Justice Wasn't Blind
- Alvin "Old Creepy" Karpis
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 | $120 | $130 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
Issue #12
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What's Murder Incorporated #12 worth in 2024?
There are only two recorded sale of Murder Incorporated (1948) #12. Interestingly, both mid graded copies. The higher graded rated VF- 7.5 pedigree from The Promise Collection was sold for $1,440 in January 2022. The other book rated FN 6.0 which went for $500 in November 2023. The Novermber 2023 price is more than 250% increase from its 2021 price tag of just $162.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Fox Feature Syndicate Inc. published Murder Incorporated (1948) #12 in July 1949. This is a true crime based golden age comic book.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork features typical styled italian gang trying to break a safe with a cops shadow in the background.
Story Synopsis
Murder Incorporated (1948) #12 featured true crime stories with the following titles:
- Machine-Gun Kelly
- Pretty Boy Floyd
- Johnny "Socks" Lazia
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $300 | $500 | $1,450 | $3,900 | $1,450 |
Issue #13
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What's Murder Incorporated #13 worth in 2024?
There are only two recorded sale price of Murder Incorporated (1948) #13. The highest recorded sale price was set when a CGC graded NM 9.4 from The Promise Collection which was sold for $1,920 in January 2022. The other being FN 6.0 which was auctioned for $306 in May 2023.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #13 was published by Fox Feature Syndicate Inc. in August 1949. The is a Golden Age comic book featuring stories based on true crime.
Key Facts About the Comic
This issue features a potential crime suspect trying to hid himself from the police.
Story Synopsis
Murder Incorporated (1948) #13 featured stories based on the following:
- The Polkadot Gang
- The Triple Terror
- "Burlington Eddie" Doll!
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $0 | $310 | $0 | $1,925 | $1,925 |
Issue #14
What's Murder Incorporated #14 worth in 2024?
The highest recorded sale price of Muder Incorporated (1948) #14 was sold for $1,560. This was when a CGC graded VF 8.0 in April 2024. The second highest being a CGC graded FN/VF 7.0 pedigree from The Promise Collection was sold for $960 in August 2023. A VG- 3.5 went for $372 in May 2022.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorprated (1948) #14 is Bi-Monthly Golden age comic book series published by Fox Feature Syndicate Inc. This issue was released in October 1949. This issue is filled with true crime based stories.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork shows a 'Pulp Fiction' themed cop firing his gun on a motorbike.
Story Synopsis
The story titles of Murder Incorporated (1948) #14 are as follows:
- "Gentleman" Jack Gregory
- Bill Hale...King of the Murderers
- Trigger-Happy Richetti
- Jungle Thirst
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | $370 | $700 | $1,550 | $0 | $1,550 |
Issue #15
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What's Murder Incorporated #15 worth in 2024?
The highest recorded sale price of Murder Incorporated (1948) #15 is $960. This was when a CGC graded pedigree rated VF/NM 9.0 from The Promise Collection was sold in January 2022. The mid condition value of this issue was set when a CGC graded FN+ 6.5 was sold for $240 in May 2023. The FN- 5.5 was sold for $159 in May 2024.
Why is this comic book valuable?
Murder Incorporated (1948) #15 was published in December 1949 by Fox Feature Syndicate Inc. This issue features true crime based stories from the Golden age. The artwork of this issue was done by Chuck Miller and Ken Battlefield.
Key Facts About the Comic
The cover artwork shows cops catching crime suspects who are wanted by four states.
Story Synopsis
Murder Incorporated (1948) #15 features true crime stories based on the following criminals:
- Eddie 'the Chisel' Fletcher
- Leo Hall-Kill Crazy Thug
- The Treasure-Map Mystery
- Danny 'Bobo' Iamascia
Price Guide Report
| GD 2.0 | VG 4.0 | FN 6.0 | VF 8.0 | NM 9.4 | RECORD SALE! |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $100 | $170 | $360 | $1,200 | $950 |