Cover: Irv Novick

Pep Comics #18

Aug 1941 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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“The Case of the Side Show Horrors”

In "The Case of the Side Show Horrors," the Hangman finds himself framed when a cunning criminal dons his likeness to commit a series of murders. With the real culprit hiding in plain sight, the Hangman must unravel a twisted deception—only to discover a telltale clue in the form of an impossible detail: two thumbs on one hand. Written by Joe Blair and illustrated by George Storm, this 1941 mystery from Pep Comics #18 features a chilling twist rooted in a simple, unforgettable flaw. The cover by Irv Novick captures the eerie atmosphere of the side show setting, a perfect match for the tale’s suspenseful tone.

writer Joe Blair · artist, inker George Storm · cover Irv Novick

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Full credits

writer Joe Blair

artist, inker George Storm

cover pencils, inks Irv Novick

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The criminal mastermind, the Jackal, knows the Hangman’s after him. So, he puts on a Hangman suit himself and starts committing murders in the Hangman’s name. However, he’s easily identified by having two thumbs on his right hand.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).