Lot 130
Pep Comics and the Purple Claw
Sold May 21, 2026
- Price realized
- $275
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Subject: Pep Comics- the Hangman, and Purple Claw
Year: 1953, 1974
Manufacturer: Toby and MLJ
Dimensions: Approx.10.25×7″
Condition: Light Cracking and Wear to Front Cover Due to Age
Additional Information: Pep Comics #17 featuring the Hangman and Purple Claw #1 are notable Golden Age issues from Archie Comics, showcasing the publisher’s early focus on superhero and crime-fighting characters before its shift toward humor titles. The Hangman appears as a dark, justice-driven vigilante dealing with crime in a more serious tone, while Purple Claw #1 introduces a mysterious hero with supernatural elements and eerie storytelling. Together, these issues highlight the diversity and experimentation of early comic book narratives, blending noir-style action with occult themes during a formative period in comic history.
Lot details
- Lot
- 130
- Category
- Books and Paper Items › Comics
- Closed
- May 21, 2026
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