Price history & market evidence
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | $33.99 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1952-06-01 |
| 6.0 | $89.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1952-06-01 |
| RAW | $18.51 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1952-06-01 |
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Graded population
CGC records 2 graded copies for Gang Busters #28 (1952). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
"The Return of Mr. Big"
| Editor1_1 = Whitney Ellsworth | Writer1_1 = | Penciler1_1 = Ruben Moreira | Inker1_1 = Ruben Moreira | Colorist1_1 = | Letterer1_1 = | Appearing1 = **Characters:** * **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| StoryTitle2 = "Confidential Squad" | Synopsis2 = | Writer2_1 = | Penciler2_1 = Bernard Baily | Inker2_1 = Bernard Baily | Letterer2_1 = | Appearing2 = **Characters:** * **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| StoryTitle3 = "I Drive a Black Maria!" | Synopsis3 = | Writer3_1 = | Penciler3_1 = Ramona Fradon | Inker3_1 = Ramona Fradon | Letterer3_1 = | Appearing3 = **Characters:** * **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| StoryTitle4 = "I Trapped the Clue-Proof Killer!" | Synopsis4 = | Writer4_1 = | Penciler4_1 = Win Mortimer | Inker4_1 = Win Mortimer | Letterer4_1 = | Appearing4 = **Characters:** * **Locations:** * **Items:** * **Vehicles:** *
| Notes = * The front covers of previous issues of *Gang Busters* mentioned the radio show that inspired this series. Beginning with this issue, the cover touted the "radio and T.V." series. The television version of *Gang Busters* premiered on March 20, 1952. | Trivia = * Also appearing in this issue of *Gang Busters* were: ** *Superman Says: "Hop on the Welfare Wagon!"* (PSA) by Jack Schiff, Win Mortimer, and Ira Schnapp ** *Crime Punishment!* (nonfiction article) ** *Beware the Rackets!* (illustrated article) by Al McLean, which was reprinted in Mr. District Attorney Vol 1 58. ** "The Grapevine: Police Pal Players" (text article) ** *Law Oddities!* (illustrated article), which was reprinted in Detective Comics Vol 1 271 | Recommended = | Links =
Creative credits
Interior art: Ruben Moreira, Bernard Baily, Ramona Fradon, Win Mortimer
Source records & attribution
Panel Profits keeps each source identity attached to its edition record.
GCD: 9678
PANEL PROFITS: 3356849