The Purple Claw #3

May 1953 · Minoan Publishing Corp. · 0.10 USD

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In "The Giant From the Tomb," a tormented scientist named Bill Bartel is trapped in a recurring nightmare, unaware that his subconscious is a battleground. Dr. Weir, wielding the mysterious Purple Claw, ventures into this dream realm to confront a monstrous manifestation born from Bartel’s darkest self. Art by Ben Brown and David Gantz brings the surreal, shadowed world to life with a stark, unsettling precision.

Contains 3 stories

The Giant From the Tomb

9 pp

Horak (villain, death)Golga (villain, death)MarlaKarl

Death Flower

8 pp

Sam Barney"Trigger" MartexWalter ParkerMarge Parker

In "Death Flower," The Purple Claw ventures into the eerie Florida swamps, where he confronts a sinister old man whose true form emerges under the cover of night—a monstrous, blooming "Death Flower" that preys on unsuspecting travelers. The story unfolds with creeping dread, blending folk horror and supernatural mystery in a tale that lingers long after the final page.

The Final Horror

7 pp

Bill Bartel

In "The Final Horror," alcoholic scientist Bill Bartel is trapped in a nightmarish dream world each time he sleeps. When Dr. Weir uses the mysterious Purple Claw to enter that realm, he forces Bartel to confront the final horror—a monstrous manifestation of his own inner darkness.