I have a 7.0 of that one. Yeah, I "settled" for that when it became obvious the ship for 34 had sailed. Funny thing though, the no. 16 is actually the hypodermic needle cover. No. 34 the baddie is actually spraying gas, no needle involved. The baddie on 16 is actually drawing blood, so the Shield is too late on this one. On no. 34 he's just in time to save the day ( I think). Goes to show, it's not not the message it's the messenger. The baddie on no. 34 is just waaay more scarier. So hence a more notorious "syringe" cover.
I actually like this cover as well and think the Vulture (If memory serves) is a super neat baddie in his own right!! Almost a villainous Dark Knight in appearance. So many great Pep covers. I think (and I could be wrong) one of the reasons the 34 is pricier is not just the cover as it doesn't out swing this one by much at all but the interiors. The splash on the Hangman is All Time and let's not forget Americas favorite teenager and the mirth of a nation also has a story so it kind of crosses paths of both collectors. Wartime and Archietime. Either way I want em both!!!!
Well said Gino best to have em both! And yes, the villain on Pep 16 is the Vulture, who had three other kick a** covers in the run he graced. Tied with the Rattler, and both of them bested by The Skull, who I think takes the crown as MLJ top baddie cover boy.
good stuff C!! agreed