Crime Detective Comics #4 Sept-Oct 1948 Hillman Pre Code Comic Book 3.5

Vintage Golden Age Pre-Code Crime Comic Book:

Crime Detective Comics (Hillman Comics) No. 4 / September - October, 1948

Cover art by Dan Zolnerowich

Features art by Mike Suchorsky, Clem Weisbecker, Charles Raab, John Belfi, and Tony DiPreta

Condition notes:

• Cover inks / gloss: vivid colors; excellent reflectivity; clean!
• Cover wear: nothing notable
• Cover creases: none
• Soiling, staining: none
• Dates / stamps: date stamp at reading edge; tiny pencil inside "D"
• Spine roll: none
• Spine split: none
• Staples: staples are rusty
• Staple tears: cover is nearly detached from rusty staple at bottom 
• Rust migration: very light staining on back cover
• Stress lines: a few TINY, nearly invisible lines
• Corners: slightly abraded
• Centerfold: tight
• Interior tears: none
• Paper quality / color: supple; off-white
• Acid odor: none noted
• Missing pieces: none
• Amateur repairs: none
• Coupon cut: none
• Readability: excellent; complete
• Back cover: very good reflectivity; 3/4" edge tear at top, 3/16" at reading edge

All things considered, I have downgraded this book to VERY GOOD- (3.5) due to the rusted staples. Otherwise a fresh, sharp copy. An excellent candidate for restoration!

Comes bagged and boarded

YES, I combine shipping! Just request an invoice prior to completing payment

My photos and scans always depict the actual item(s) you are buying!

infinite.bizdom COMBINES LOTS TO SAVE YOU $

International Bidders: your parcel will ship within three days of payment. Please be aware, based on customs and other unforeseen circumstances beyond my control, your item may take up to 3-5 weeks to arrive