"An Important Part of the Mix"

"While other comics focused on detectives and the heroes who solved the crimes, 'Crime Does Not Pay' was that first comic that focused almost solely on the outlaws, according to David Hajdu in his book 'The Ten-Cent Plague.'
"Hajdu writes that while there was plenty of blood and disturbing images, crime was not glamorized. The stories delved into the psychological mind of the criminal and explored the drama of his journey and his eventual capture."


Matthew Price at The Oklahoman presents a brief history of crime comics.