Sam Hill Private Eye
Archie · 1950–1952 · 7 issues
About the series
A short-lived but distinctive Archie Comics title from the early 1950s, Sam Hill Private Eye cast its titular detective in a series of self-contained, hard-boiled mysteries. The book is most strongly associated with artist Harry Lucey, whose clean, expressive style brought a touch of Archie house flair to the noir genre. Despite lasting only seven issues, it stands as a curious and charming artifact of the era, showcasing the publisher's willingness to experiment beyond its famous teen humor line.