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Crime and Punishment #24
This anthology issue contains several stories presented as true criminal case histories. "The Classroom Secret" depicts children who discover a secret way to earn money through undisclosed means. "Obey the Law" follows a criminal named Tony who becomes involved in car theft and automobile sales schemes with associates named Mac and Bob, ultimately leading to his arrest by Detective Gordon. "The Man Who Trapped Himself" recounts the true story of criminal George Courtney, who successfully evaded capture after a bank robbery traced to the Harris mob, only to become overconfident in his escape.