The Funnies, #60

Published: October 1941

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The Funnies #60

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Issue Contents:
1 page adventure; aviation
Characters
Credits
Story Notes

With a cameo of Phantasmo.

Story 1 1 page humor; military

"I think he's a good catch, mother"

Characters
  • Morra
  • Bill
Credits
  • Script:
  • Pencils:
  • Inks:
Reprint Notes

from Army Times volume 1 #44 (United States Army) 1941-06-14

Story Notes

The inside-front cover. Four 1-panel jokes. Signatures removed from original publication.

Story 2 8 pages superhero

"Step right up, ladies and gents! Only ten cents for a look at the Moon through a real telescope!--A dime a look!"

Storyline

Phantasmo and Whizzer visit the moon and encounter moon men.

Characters
  • Phantasmo [Phil Anson]
  • Whizzer McGee (his young friend)
The Rescue Bell
Story 3 1 page non-fiction; war
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Navy Bob Steele (McCLure Syndicate) 19xx-xx-xx

Story Notes

last appearance

Story 4 6 pages adventure; aviation

"Captain Midnight, champion of the underdog and upholder of the freedom man, is appointed head of the Secret Squadron..."

Storyline

Captain Midnight, Chuck and the Secret Squadron foil Ivan Shark's plan to raid an armory.

Characters
Credits
Story Notes

"Copr. 1941 The Wander Co."

Story 5 7 pages adventure

"The thrilling parachute invasion of Germany gave Speed and Mickey a sharp appetite for gaiety!"

Storyline

Speed and Mickey sneak aboard a ship on a secret mission.

Characters
  • Judy Jackson (ace war correspondent)
  • Speed Martin
  • Mickey
  • Miller
  • Jenkins
  • Somers
  • Browning
Chapter XI
Story 6 2 pages science fiction
Storyline

The Thostians decide to send Frank and Mac to get nitrogen for them.

Characters
  • Frank Blade
  • Mac Harmon
  • Lanor
  • Karim
  • Thukor
Action Packed Adventure...

Featuring Smilin' Jack; Popular Comics

Story 7 0 pages
Stamps
Story 8 1 page
Story 9 8 pages adventure; historical

"Night after night, back in old England, as deathly silence creeps o'er the huge castle of King Victor, a lone window reveals a faithful light which always burns"

Storyline

The Black Knight and his men investigate a pyramid.

Characters
  • King Victor
  • The Black Knight
  • Zellah
  • Peter
  • Ackley Zinder
Credits
Story 10 7 pages adventure

"While Rex and Tim, in their submarines, are convoying the S. S. Cartania, enemy fliers capture Rex's super-sub by a clever ruse."

Storyline

Rex, Tim and the Professor try to take back control of the sub.

Characters
  • Butch
  • Tim
  • the Professor
  • Rex
  • Nan
Credits
Story 11 6 pages crime

"In a lonely spot on a state highway, a suspicious looking car waits in the shadows.... in the distance a truck approaches."

Storyline

Mr. District Attorney and Harrington go undercover to stop a truck hijacking gang.

Characters
  • Mr. District Attorney
  • Harrington
  • Butch
  • Miss Miller
  • Murphy
Credits
Story 12 6 pages adventure; aviation

"While at an army air base in northern Alaska, Bruce got startling news from an Alaskan flyer of an alien secret spy air base in the desolate wilderness."

Storyline

The Sky Ranger and his men fight enemy troops in Alaska.

Characters
  • Bruce McKay
  • Jim
  • Bill
  • Pug
Credits
Story Notes

Next in Super Comics (1938 series) #44.

Story 13 5 pages adventure; military

"A few days after the Dolan-Malone fight Bob and Bill meet an old shipmate at the landing..."

Storyline

Bob and Bill go for a ride on a new submarine which sinks.

Characters
  • Navy Bob Steele
  • Frank Vernon
  • Red Malone
  • Bill Sheridan
  • Tommy Andrews
  • Jim Grant
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Navy Bob Steele (McClure Syndicate) 19xx-xx-xx - 19xx-xx-xx

Death Takes a Taxi
Story 14 7 pages detective-mystery
Storyline

Philo investigates a case involving dead taxi drivers and counterfeit money.

Characters
  • Philo Vance
  • Markham
  • Heath
  • Skittles
  • Miss Graves
Credits
  • Script:
Straight from Hollywood!

Featuring Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics

Story 15 1 page
Story Notes

The inside-back cover. House ad for Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Comics.

If You Can Carry a Tune You Can Play the Gahoon!
Story 16 1 page
Story Notes

Gahoon Prod. Co. Back cover.