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Price: 220 USD
Location: Arlington, Texas
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Series Title: Strange Suspense Stories
Publication Year: 1954
Era: Golden Age (1938-55)
Publisher: Fawcett/Charlton
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 4.5 Very Good+
Tradition: US Comics
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 16