Why Crime Does Not Pay

The Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated series continues to recount the criminal deeds of the bandits, bank robbers, serial killers, and gangsters of yesteryear while reprinting some of the most notorious pre-Code comics of all time! Our latest deluxe hardcover--including every uncensored page from Crime Does Not Pay issues #58 to #61--is packed with timeless true-crime tales by artists George Tuska, Jack Cole, Fred Guardineer, Dan Barry, Charles Biro, and others! This volume also features an enlightening new foreword by Eisner Award-winning writer Jeff Jensen (Green River Killer)! "Even in today's more jaded times, the guilt-free exuberance the creators poured into every bullet and blood spatter is infectious. This Crime pays, with hours of fun." -The Seattle Times

Discover the captivating insights of Sophie Lyons in "Why Crime Does Not Pay." Dive into the intriguing world of crime and punishment as Lyons, a renowned criminal and later reformed figure, shares her firsthand experiences and profound observations on the consequences of a life of crime. Experience the gripping narrative of Lyons' transformation from a notorious criminal to a respected advocate for justice and social reform. Through her unique perspective, readers gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of criminal behavior and the importance of redemption. But amidst the tales of illicit schemes and narrow escapes lies a compelling argument: Why does crime ultimately lead to ruin, despite the allure of quick riches and easy gains? Are there inherent risks and moral consequences that outweigh any potential benefits? Explore the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of the criminal underworld through Lyons' engaging storytelling. With each anecdote and reflection, readers are challenged to reconsider their perceptions of crime and its impact on individuals and society as a whole. Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of crime and punishment with "Why Crime Does Not Pay" by Sophie Lyons? Prepare to be captivated by Lyons' riveting accounts and thought-provoking analysis, which shed light on the dark realities of the criminal underworld. Engage with Lyons' profound insights and compelling arguments as you delve into the pages of her remarkable memoir. With Lyons as your guide, you'll gain new perspectives on the nature of crime and the importance of personal responsibility. Join Sophie Lyons on her journey from darkness to redemption and discover why crime ultimately does not pay. Let the exploration begin! Don't miss your chance to explore the criminal underworld through the eyes of one of its most notorious figures. Purchase your copy of "Why Crime Does Not Pay" by Sophie Lyons now and embark on a thought-provoking journey that will challenge your perceptions and inspire reflection. ```

The publishers believe that a picture of life sketched by a master hand- somebody who stands in the world of crime as Edison does in his field or as Morgan and Rockefeller do in theirs-could not fail to be impressive and valuable and prove the oft repeated statement that crime does not pay.Such a person is Sophie Lyons, the most remarkable and the greatest criminal of modern times. This extraordinary woman is herself a striking evidence that crime does not pay and that the same energy and brains exerted in honest endeavor win enduring wealth and respectability. She has abandoned her earlier career and has lately accumulated a fortune of half a million dollars, honestly acquired by her own unaided business ability.Sophie Lyons was a "thief from the cradle," as one Chief of Police said; at the early age of six years she had already been trained by her stepmother to be a pickpocket and a shoplifter. A beautiful child with engaging manners, she was sent out every day into the stores and among the crowds of shoppers, and was soundly whipped if she came out of a shop with less than three pocketbooks. "I did not know it was wrong to steal; nobody ever taught me that," Sophie Lyons writes. "What I was told was wrong and what I was punished for was when I came home with only one pocketbook instead of many."As the child grew into womanhood she was conspicuously beautiful, and soon became known as "Pretty Sophie." Then romance entered her life and she married Ned Lyons, the famous bank burglar. Her husband was a member of the great gang of expert safe-blowers who were the terror of the police and the big banks of some years ago.

Uncut and uncensored, the infamous precode Crime Does Not Pay comics are finally collected into a series of archival collections! With brutal, realistic tales focusing on vile criminals, Crime Does Not Pay was one of the most popular comics of the 1940s. The series was a favorite target of Dr. Fredric Wertham and other censors and is partially responsible for the creation of the stifling Comics Code Authority. Now revered and mythic, this collection of the first four hardtofind Crime Does Not Pay comics features a fine roster of Golden Age creators and a new introduction by Matt Fraction (Iron Man, Casanova)!

A revelatory account of the misdemeanor machine that unjustly brands millions of Americans as criminals. Punishment Without Crime offers an urgent new interpretation of inequality and injustice in America by examining the paradigmatic American offense: the lowly misdemeanor. Based on extensive original research, legal scholar Alexandra Natapoff reveals the inner workings of a massive petty offense system that produces over 13 million cases each year. People arrested for minor crimes are swept through courts where defendants often lack lawyers, judges process cases in mere minutes, and nearly everyone pleads guilty. This misdemeanor machine starts punishing people long before they are convicted; it punishes the innocent; and it punishes conduct that never should have been a crime. As a result, vast numbers of Americans -- most of them poor and people of color -- are stigmatized as criminals, impoverished through fines and fees, and stripped of drivers' licenses, jobs, and housing. For too long, misdemeanors have been ignored. But they are crucial to understanding our punitive criminal system and our widening economic and racial divides. A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018