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The Funnies, #1

Published: October 1936

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1 page humor

"For all the family"

Storyline

Major Hoople has run over Mutt.

Characters
  • Mutt
  • Major Hoople
  • Martha Hoople
Credits
Story Notes

Gene Ahern, writer and illustrator of "Our Boarding House"--featuring Major Hoople, drew the cover.

Seconding the Motion; The Rub-Off; Oh, That's Different; Heroes are Made-Not Born
Story 1 1 page humor; children

"Of all the scary goofs..."

Reprint Notes

from Out Our Way daily (NEA Service) 1936-xx-xx, 1936-xx-xx, 1936-04-22, 1936-04-29

Story Notes

On inside front cover. Four single panel gags.

Story 2 1 page adventure; spy

"I've picked up these two out of town papers..."

Characters
  • Dan Dunn, Secret Operative 48
  • Heinie (crook)
  • airplane pilot
  • Shanghai (crook)
  • Babs
  • Jug (crook)
Reprint Notes

from Dan Dunn Secret Operative 48 Sunday (Publishers Syndicate), 1936-03-08

Story 3 1 page adventure; spy

"Come on, kid -- What's the matter..."

Characters
  • Babs
  • Jug (crook)
Reprint Notes

from Dan Dunn Secret Operative 48 Sunday (Publishers Syndicate), 1936-03-15

Story 4 1 page adventure; spy

"Yeah, Heinie, this is The Silver Kid..."

Characters
  • Dan Dunn (posing as The Silver Kid)
  • Heinie (crook)
  • Shanghai (crook)
  • Jug (crook)
  • Babs
Reprint Notes

from Dan Dunn Secret Operative 48 Sunday (Publishers Syndicate), 1936-03-22

Story 5 1 page adventure; spy

"Naw, I'm telling you, Kid --- there's no real dough in stick-ups."

Characters
  • Dan Dunn (posing as The Silver Kid)
  • Heinie (crook)
  • Senor Blanco
  • airplane pilot
  • Jug (crook)
  • Babs
Reprint Notes

from Dan Dunn Secret Operative 48 Sunday (Publishers Syndicate) 1936-03-29

Story 6 1 page humor

"Quack, quack! Did your uncle, the one they shot at, ever turn up again?"

Characters
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Mutt & Jeff Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

The footer to the Sunday page is Cicero's Cat, by the same creator.

Baby - Angel or Devil? (1)
Story 7 0 pages humor
Characters
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Cicero's Cat Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

This is the footer to the Mutt & Jeff Sunday page, by the same creator.

Story 8 1 page humor; children

"What do they mean by going off the gold standard"

Characters
  • Jimmie Dugan
  • Pinhead Duffy
  • Bullseye the dog
  • Curley
  • Bump Hudson
  • Ma Duffy
  • Puddinhead Duffy
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Reg'lar Fellers Sunday (Famous Features Syndicate) 1935-06-09

Story Notes

This strip shared a Sunday page with Daisybelle, by the same creator.

Story 9 0 pages humor; children

"There's the haunted house!"

Characters
  • Daisybelle
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Daisybelle Sunday (Famous Features Syndicate) 1935-06-09

Story Notes

This strip shared a Sunday page with Reg'lar Fellers, by the same creator.Daisybelle

The Great Ant-Eater; The Skunk (1)
Story 10 1 page non-fiction; animal
Reprint Notes

From This Curious World Sundays (NEA Service, Inc.) 1935-11-24, 1935-11-17

Story 11 1 page

"Here are two "catches"..."

Credits
Story 12 1 page humor

"Dern! There's Jim in there..."

Characters
  • Boots
  • Jimmy
  • Opal
  • Ferdy
  • Tip
Reprint Notes

from Boots Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-08

Story Notes

Although widely distributed as Boots and Her Buddies, some newspapers continued to use the Boots title, as here.

Story 13 1 page humor

"Boy, oh boy, oh boy! I feels a million..."

Characters
  • Boots
  • Ferdy
  • Opal
Reprint Notes

from Boots Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story Notes

Although widely distributed as Boots and Her Buddies, some newspapers continued to use the Boots title, as here.

Story 14 1 page humor

"You're doing swell!"

Characters
  • Boots
  • Cora
Reprint Notes

from Boots Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

Although widely distributed as Boots and Her Buddies, some newspapers continued to use the Boots title, as here.

Story 15 1 page humor

"Hey, you guys - this' 's my date an' it's a one-man act!"

Characters
  • Boots
  • Jimmy
  • Ferdy
  • Tip
Reprint Notes

from Boots Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story Notes

Although widely distributed as Boots and Her Buddies, some newspapers continued to use the Boots title, as here.

Story 16 1 page adventure; aviation

"We left Taggart parachuting down into the desert..."

Characters
  • Tailspin Tommy Tomkins
  • Taggart
  • Betty Lou
Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1936-01-19

Story Notes

The footer to the Sunday page is Tailspin Tommy Flying Club.

Story 17 0 pages non-fiction; aviation

"When circling the field always keep to the left!"

Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-01-19

Story 18 1 page adventure; aviation

"Depending upon Betty's training in aerobatics..."

Characters
  • Tailspin Tommy Tomkins
  • Betty Lou
Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1936-01-26

Story Notes

The footer to the Sunday page is Tailspin Tommy Flying Club.

Story 19 0 pages non-fiction; aviation

"In response to so many queries..."

Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-01-26

Story 20 1 page adventure; aviation

"Climb in, quick, Betty!"

Characters
  • Tailspin Tommy Tomkins
  • Betty Lou
  • Taggart
  • Koroloff
Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1936-02-02

Story Notes

The footer to the Sunday page is Tailspin Tommy Flying Club. Strip number on last panel: 329.

Story 21 0 pages non-fiction; aviation

"Today we'll continue the radio beam flight instruction..."

Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-02-02

Story 22 1 page adventure; aviation

"Tommy was forced to dive his plane under a bridge..."

Characters
  • Tailspin Tommy Tomkins
  • Betty Lou
  • Crandell
  • Taggart
  • Koroloff
  • Dan
Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1936-02-09

Story Notes

The footer to the Sunday page is Tailspin Tommy Flying Club.

Story 23 0 pages non-fiction; aviation

"Today we'll fly the "Beam" from Chicago to Cleveland..."

Reprint Notes

from Tailspin Tommy Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-02-09

Story 24 1 page humor; children

"Would ya like to see my new dance?"

Characters
  • Betty
  • Nancy
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Flapper Fanny Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Practice Makes Perfect
Story 25 1 page humor

"Well, toodleoo, Duzz!"

Characters
  • Salesman Sam
  • Duzz
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Salesman Sam Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story 26 0 pages humor

"You say, Uncle Filbert..."

Characters
  • Ches Nut
  • Wal Nut
Credits
Reprint Notes

from The Nut Bros Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

This is one of two toppers to the Sunday Our Boarding House with Major Hoople page, by the same creator.

Story 27 0 pages humor

"Carry your trunk?"

Characters
  • Mr. Blotto
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Mr. Blotto Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

This is one of two toppers to the Sunday Our Boarding House with Major Hoople page, by the same creator. A one panel gag.

Story 28 1 page humor

"Hey, Alvin, run out and get your Dutch uncle a toothpick!"

Characters
  • Alvin
  • Uncle Amos
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Our Boarding House Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

The toppers to this page are The Nut Bros and Mr. Blotto, by the same creator.

Story 29 1 page western-frontier

"Shorty, Pete drove t'town..."

Characters
  • Bronc Peeler
  • Coyote Pete
  • Shorty
  • "Pappy" Peters
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Bronc Peeler and Coyote Pete Sunday (John F. Dille Co.) 193x-xx-xx

Story Notes

The bottom half of the Sunday page is On the Range, by the same creator. The newspaper strip ran between 1934-10-07 and 1938.

Story 30 1 page western-frontier

"Th' whole blame country has a hero complex..."

Credits
Reprint Notes

from On the Range Sunday (John F. Dille Co.) 193x-xx-xx

Story Notes

The top half of the Sunday page is Bronc Peeler, by the same creator. The newspaper strip ran between 1934-10-07 and 1938.

Story 31 2 pages adventure; drama

"Myra North, special nurse while attending a man who was shot..."

Characters
  • Myra North
  • Jack Lane
  • Major Hyster
  • Lew Wen
  • Emperor Hiro Matilo
  • Doctor Devries
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Myra North, Special Nurse daily (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1936-03-16 - 1936-03-23

Story Notes

first tier of panels is a recap, using art from earlier episodes. The daily strip made its debut on 1936-02-10.

Story 32 1 page humor; children

"Pass these boys right in!"

Characters
  • Jimmie Dugan
  • Pinhead Duffy
  • Puddinhead Duffy
  • Curley
  • Bullseye the dog
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Reg'lar Fellers Sunday (Famous Features Syndicate) 1935-07-14

Story Notes

This strip shared a Sunday page with Daisybelle, by the same creator.

Story 33 0 pages humor; children

"What's your name?"

Characters
  • Daisybelle
  • Evangeline
  • Daisybelle's mom
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Daisybelle Sunday (Famous Features Syndicate) 1935-07-14

Story Notes

This strip shared a Sunday page with Reg'lar Fellers, by the same creator.

Story 34 0 pages humor

"Uncle Filbert suggested we give over this space..."

Characters
  • Wal Nut
  • Ches Nut
Credits
Reprint Notes

from The Nut Bros Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story Notes

This is one of two toppers to the Sunday Our Boarding House with Major Hoople page, by the same creator.

Story 35 0 pages humor

"Have a heart, officer..."

Characters
  • Mr. Blotto
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Mr. Blotto Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story Notes

This is one of two toppers to the Sunday Our Boarding House with Major Hoople page, by the same creator. A one panel gag.

Story 36 1 page humor

"Look, Uncle Amos!"

Characters
  • Major Hoople
  • Uncle Amos
  • Alvin
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Our Boarding House Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story Notes

The toppers to this page are The Nut Bros and Mr. Blotto, by the same creator.

Story 37 0 pages humor

"Oboy! At last!"

Characters
  • Otto Honk
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Otto Honk Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

This is the topper to the Out Our Way Sunday page.

Story 38 1 page humor

"Breakfast is nearly ready..."

Characters
  • Lil
Reprint Notes

from Out Our Way Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story Notes

The topper to this Sunday page is Otto Honk. Printed in red, blue and black.

Story 39 1 page humor

"Wee Coppy's heart was standing still..."

Characters
  • Coppy
  • Duncy
  • Scouty
Credits
Reprint Notes

from The Tiny Mites Dailies (NEA Service) 1936-04-27 - 1936-04-28

Story Notes

Illustrations in black & white with instruction to "Read the story, then color the pictures." Heading printed in red and yellow. Copyright 1936 by NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Service, Inc. Story continued on page 42.

King Edward (1)
Story 40 1 page non-fiction
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Stranger Than Fiction Dailies (Brooklyn Eagle) 1936-04-29

Story 41 1 page adventure

"Like rollicking school boys on a holiday vacation..."

Characters
  • Captain Easy
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Captain Easy Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story 42 1 page adventure

"In the enemy capitol!"

Characters
  • Captain Easy
Reprint Notes

from Captain Easy Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story 43 1 page adventure

"Peace is declared and Nikkateena is wild with joy."

Characters
  • Captain Easy
Reprint Notes

from Captain Easy Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story 44 1 page adventure

"At the end of R.R. lies Bugaboo..."

Characters
  • Captain Easy
Reprint Notes

from Captain Easy Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-08

Story 45 1 page humor

"Hurry up - Betty..."

Characters
  • Betty
  • Nancy
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Flapper Fanny Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Maybe They Better Take the Sign Down
Story 46 1 page humor
Characters
  • Sam Howdy
  • Duzz
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Salesman Sam Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

"Laugh, Clown, Laugh!"
Story 47 1 page humor

"Say, fellas, do you want a job?"

Characters
  • Mutt
  • Jeff
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Mutt & Jeff Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-04-28

Story Notes

The footer to the Sunday page is Cicero's Cat, by the same creator.

A Very Rainy Day (1)
Story 48 0 pages humor; animal
Characters
  • Cicero's cat
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Cicero's Cat Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-04-28

Story Notes

This is the footer to the Mutt & Jeff Sunday page, by the same creator. pantomime; wordless comic

Story 49 1 page adventure

"Now that I've been exiled from Moo..."

Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Long-horned Bison
Story 50 0 pages adventure
Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17

Story 51 1 page adventure

"Oooh! Wotta night!"

Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Gorgosaurus
Story 52 0 pages adventure
Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story 53 1 page adventure

"Dinny, you sure gotcherself clawed..."

Characters
Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Polacanthus
Story 54 0 pages adventure
Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story 55 1 page adventure

"What's th' idea, you bouncin' a boulder..."

Characters
Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-08

Flying Lizards
Story 56 0 pages adventure
Reprint Notes

from Alley Oop Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story 57 2 pages adventure

"Salty! Hurry..."

Characters
  • Freckles
  • Salty
  • Nutty
Reprint Notes

from Freckles and His Friends Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-17 - 1935-12-08

Story Notes

Four Sunday half pages.

Story 58 1 page non-fiction

"In two generations of the Herdaley Family..."

Credits
Story Notes

from Stranger Than Fiction daily (NEA) 1936-04-27

Story 59 1 page humor

"said Goldy. "But, don't let it make you stop."

Characters
  • Coppy
  • Duncy
  • Scouty
Reprint Notes

from The Tiny Mites Dailies (NEA Service) 1936-04-28 - 1936-04-30

Story Notes

Story continued from page 27. Copyright 1936 by NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Service, Inc. From 1936-04-30 story there's only image

Story 60 1 page humor; children

"Vot kind uf ize gream do you got?"

Characters
  • Herky
  • Mr. Morrill
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Herky Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-xx-xx

Story Notes

Printed in red, blue and black.

Story 61 0 pages humor

"I ain't gonna pay for no turkey dinner this year."

Characters
  • Otto Honk
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Otto Honk Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story Notes

This is the topper to the Out Our Way Sunday page.

Story 62 1 page humor

"I don't know what you'd do without me..."

Reprint Notes

from Out Our Way Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-11-24

Story Notes

The topper to this Sunday page is Otto Honk.

Story 63 1 page humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals

"He's dropped it again!"

Credits
Reprint Notes

from All in a Lifetime daily (The McClure Syndicate) 1936-xx-xx - 1936-xx-xx

Story Notes

Four single panel cartoons, three of which are titled: "The Freshly Varnished Floor," "Envying the Lucky Dog That 'Belongs' to the Butcher," and "The Tip-Off."

Concluding "Death Masquerade"
Story 64 2 pages detective-mystery
Credits
The Attack!
Story 65 1 page adventure

"How far do we have to go, Elmer?"

Characters
  • Ben Webster
  • Briar (a dog)
  • Elmer Avery
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Ben Webster's Page Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-xx-xx

Story Notes

Continued from Popular Comics (Dell, 1936 series) #8. Title based on previous strip's "Next" at bottom of last panel. 'Copyright 1935 by Jay Jerome Williams' (Birth name of Edwin Alger) Per Ron Goulart's Encyclopedia of American comics Alger only wrote the script.

The Hostages!
Story 66 1 page adventure
Characters
  • Ben Webster
  • Briar (a dog)
  • Elmer Avery
Reprint Notes

from Ben Webster's Page Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-xx-xx

Story Notes

Copyright 1935 by Jay Jerome Williams

The Warning!
Story 67 1 page adventure
Characters
  • Ben Webster
  • Briar (a dog)
  • Elmer Avery
Reprint Notes

from Ben Webster's Page Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-xx-xx

Story Notes

Copyright 1935 by Jay Jerome Williams

Story 68 0 pages adventure

"Not knowing that they are overheard..."

Characters
  • Tad
  • Patty
  • Bozano
  • Larkin
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Tad of the Tanbark Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story Notes

This is the topper to the Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sunday page, by the same creators.

Giraffe
Story 69 0 pages animal
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Tad of the Tanbark Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story Notes

Circus animals to cut out and make into small standees. Title based on previous strip's "Next week".

Story 70 1 page adventure; science fiction

"Simbi rescued from a horrible fate..."

Characters
  • Don Dixon
  • Matt
  • Dr. Lugoff
  • Simbi
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story Notes

The topper of the Sunday page is Tad of the Tanbark, by the same creators.

Story 71 0 pages adventure

"After the evening performance..."

Characters
  • Tad
  • Slim
  • Emma the elephant
Reprint Notes

from Tad of the Tanbark Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-08

Story Notes

This is the topper to the Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sunday page, by the same creators.

The Monkeys
Story 72 0 pages animal
Reprint Notes

from Tad of the Tanbark Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-08

Story Notes

Circus animals to cut out and make into small standees. Title based on previous strip's "Next week".

Story 73 1 page adventure; science fiction

"Lost in a strange country..."

Characters
  • Don Dixon
  • Matt
  • Dr. Lugoff
  • Simbi
  • Milos, High King of Pharia
Reprint Notes

from Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-08

Story Notes

The topper of the Sunday page is Tad of the Tanbark, by the same creators.

Story 74 0 pages adventure

"Later that night as Big Emma keeps anxious watch..."

Characters
  • Tad
  • Slim
  • Emma the elephant
Reprint Notes

from Tad of the Tanbark Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-15

Story Notes

This is the topper to the Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sunday page, by the same creators.

Zebras (1)
Story 75 0 pages animal
Reprint Notes

from Tad of the Tanbark Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-15

Story Notes

Circus animals to cut out and make into small standees.

Story 76 1 page adventure; science fiction

"For killing the huge snake..."

Characters
  • Don Dixon
  • Matt
  • Dr. Lugoff
  • Simbi
  • Milos, High King of Pharia
  • High Priest Azel
  • Princess Wanda
Reprint Notes

from Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sunday (The Watkins Syndicate) 1935-12-15

Story Notes

The topper of the Sunday page is Tad of the Tanbark, by the same creators.

Story 77 2 pages humor

"Have you seen Shorty...?"

Characters
  • Happy Mulligan
  • Dandelion
  • Shorty
Story Notes

Contains a racist depiction of an African-American.

Story 78 2 pages humor

"Well, so you finally got us a job..."

Characters
  • 'Sparagus
  • Chubby
Story 79 1 page humor; children

"Just wait till you see Andy in action..."

Characters
  • Herky
  • Pop
  • Andy the dog
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Herky Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 193x-xx-xx

Story Notes

Printed in red, blue and black.

Story 80 1 page

"Our problem is to take the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I..."

Credits
Story Notes

"Puzzles, Tricks & Games"

Toucans; Water Buffalo (1)
Story 81 1 page non-fiction; animal; nature
Reprint Notes

From This Curious World Sundays (NEA Service, Inc.) 1935-12-01, 1935-12-08

Story 82 1 page humor

"What am I lookin' for?"

Characters
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Mutt & Jeff Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-03-24

Story Notes

The footer to the Sunday page is Cicero's Cat, by the same creator.

Bubbles (1)
Story 83 0 pages humor; animal
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Cicero's Cat Sunday (The Bell Syndicate) 1935-03-24

Story Notes

This is the footer to the Mutt & Jeff Sunday page, by the same creator.

Story 84 1 page humor; children

"How didja ever get that eye?"

Characters
  • Jimmie Dugan
  • Pinhead Duffy
  • Puddinhead Duffy
  • Bullseye the dog
  • Curley
  • Bump Hudson
  • Ma Duffy
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Reg'lar Fellers Sunday (Famous Features Syndicate) 1935-07-21

Story Notes

This strip shared a Sunday page with Daisybelle, by the same creator.

Story 85 0 pages humor; children

"It's just too bad, Daisybelle!"

Characters
  • Daisybelle
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Daisybelle Sunday (Famous Features Syndicate) 1935-07-21

Story Notes

This strip shared a Sunday page with Reg'lar Fellers, by the same creator.

Ches Nut Clothes Pressing Co. (1)
Story 86 0 pages humor

"I just left Uncle Filbert..."

Characters
  • Wal Nut
  • Ches Nut
Credits
Reprint Notes

from The Nut Bros Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story Notes

This is one of two toppers to the Sunday Our Boarding House with Major Hoople page, by the same creator.

Story 87 0 pages humor

"Zz-z-z-buz-z-zog"

Characters
  • Mr. Blotto
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Mr. Blotto Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story Notes

The toppers to this page are The Nut Bros and Mr. Blotto, by the same creator. A single gag panel.

Story 88 1 page humor

"Egad, I fear I'm a bit late..."

Characters
  • Major Hoople
  • Uncle Amos
  • Alvin [unnamed here]
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Our Boarding House Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

Story Notes

The toppers to this page are The Nut Bros and Mr. Blotto, by the same creator.

Ancient City - New Name; The Great Marquis; The Flying Dutchman
Story 89 1 page non-fiction
Credits
  • Script:
Story Notes

The stories behind three stamps.

Story 90 1 page humor; western-frontier

"Howdy Miss..."

Characters
  • Bronc Peeler
  • Coyote Pete
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Bronc Peeler Sunday (John F. Dille Co.) 193x-xx-xx

Story Notes

The newspaper strip ran between 1934-10-07 and 1938.

Story 91 0 pages humor; western-frontier

"Gosh, Martha - My big toe is killing me..."

Characters
  • Uncle Bill
  • Martha
Credits
Throw Your Voice
Story 92 0 pages
Boys! Earn Money and a Bike!
Story 93 0 pages
Smoke Gets in Your Nose
Story 94 1 page humor

"Good idea, Sam..."

Characters
  • Salesman Sam
  • Duzz
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Salesman Sam Sunday (NEA [Newspaper Enterprises Association] Syndicate) 1935-12-01

New Scientific Wonder
Story 95 0 pages
Story 96 0 pages

"Guaranteed 40 Power Long Distance Telescope"

Featuring Funnies; Popular Comics

Story 97 0 pages

"For the best in comic fun read..."

Story Notes

Text house ad for Funnies and Popular Comics.

WorldWide One Tube Radio
Story 98 0 pages
Story 99 0 pages

"Can you fill in the 25 squares..."

Story Notes

letter puzzle

Featuring The Funnies; Popular Comics

Story 100 1 page humor

"Well, folks, we hope you've enjoyed reading "The Funnies"..."

Story Notes

Inside back cover ad for next issue of Popular Comics, on sale September 25th.

Story 101 1 page
Story Notes

back cover