Jumbo Comics, #8

Published: June-July 1939

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Jumbo Comics #8

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Issue Contents:
World of Tomorrow
1 page
Credits
Story 1 4 pages humor

"Peter Pupp has destroyed Zula's mechanical monster,..."

Characters
  • Peter Pupp
  • Zula
  • King Riffraff
  • The Invisible Knight
  • Tinymite
Credits
Story 2 4 pages historical

"In a sea battle, between the 'Spider' and..."

Characters
  • Hawk
  • Caleb
  • Fluth
  • Gem Burke
  • Jeremy
  • Dr. Synde
Credits
Story 3 1 page humor

"As Ye Sow So Shall Ye Reap"

Characters
  • Uncle Otto
Reprint Notes

from Uncle Otto daily ? (Universal Phoenix Features) 1937-05-10, 1937-06-21

Story Notes

Two silent strips. The rest of the page is occupied by a list of winners for Jumbo Jim's January and February Prize Parties.

Story 4 2 pages humor; children

"Bobby, until we select another story for your..."

Characters
  • Bobby
  • Mr. Deflicker
  • Bobby's mom, Aunt Kate
  • Mr. Shoyn Du
  • Mr. Von Snitzel
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) # ?

Story Notes

Two separate 'episodes'.

Story 5 3 pages detective-mystery

"Steel and Dr. Blitzen are being held prisoners..."

Story Notes

Dennis Colebrook is listed in the Who's Who as a pen name for Edwin Loughlin, but Loughlin SIGNS the Gilda Gay strip in this issue and some don't think it's the same artist, arguing this artist is BETTER than Loughlin.

Story 6 1 page non-fiction; sports

"Ben Johnson - Winner of the Rodman Wanamaker Trophy!"

Characters
  • Ben Johnson
  • Mega Taylor
  • Helene Rains
  • Jim Turner
  • Joe Louis
  • Kitty Rawls
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Heroes of Sport daily ? (Universal Phoenix Features) 193X-XX-XX

Story 7 1 page non-fiction

"Dakar, Africa. A black panther has been attacking..."

Reprint Notes

from News Facts daily ? (Universal Phoenix Features) 193X-XX-XX ?

Story Notes

Strips are signed 'George' but the various illustrations appear to be in different styles.

Story 8 1 page humor; children

"Frankie, my daddy joined a lodge the other..."

Characters
  • Pee Wee
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Pee Wee daily ? (Universal Phoenix Features) 1937-08-09, 1937-07-05

Story 9 1 page humor

"I'm through with that, Doris Williams, girl."

Characters
  • Gilda Gay
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Gilda Gay daily ? (Universal Phoenix Featuress) 193X-XX-XX ?

Story 10 4 pages adventure

"As the morning sun rises above the horizon,..."

Credits
  • Pencils:
  • Inks:
Story Notes

This strip does not appear in issues #9 or #10.

Story 11 2 pages detective-mystery

"There, the police think that you're here..."

Reprint Notes

from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) # ?. [Episodes 12-14.]

Jumbo Presents The World's Fair
Story 12 4 pages non-fiction
Story Notes

Selected highlights of the Fair are featured including The World of Tomorrow, Frank Buck's Jungle Land and Children's World.

Story 13 1 page humor

"Dunk quick, George-the waiter isn't looking now."

Credits
Reprint Notes

from Jest Laffs daily ? (Universal Phoenix Features) 193X-XX-XX

Wagging Idea (1)
Story 14 0 pages humor
Characters
  • Uncle Otto
Reprint Notes

from Uncle Otto daily ? (Universal Phoenix Features) 193X-XX-XX

Why the Rabbit's Ears Are Long
Story 15 1 page children
Credits
  • Script:
  • Pencils:
  • Inks:
Story 16 4 pages historical

"We turn back the clock to see the tragedy..."

Credits
Story 17 3 pages spy

"The castle Strausberg in Lower Chesterland..."

Storyline

ZX-5 disguises himself as Alex in order to rescue the Ambassador, but Magda is suspicious.

Characters
  • ZX-5
  • Alex Detrovy
  • Magda
  • Ambassador Mayerling
Credits
Lord of the Leopards

Featuring Ken Hammond

Story 18 2 pages jungle
Characters
  • Ken Hammond
Credits
Story 19 3 pages western-frontier

"I appreciate your willingness to help, Ace..."

Storyline

Snorty saves Wiley from an attack by Fleetfoot but is injured. Wilton brings him to the doctor's where he is recognized and arrested.

Characters
  • Wiley Wilton
  • Fleetfoot
  • Snorty
Credits
Reprint Notes

from Wilton of the West daily ? (Universal Phoenix Features) 193X-XX-XX - 193X-XX-XX

Story 20 4 pages science fiction

"These Mongols have taken me for some kind..."

Storyline

Doogah, an Eastern mystic uses a strange machine to teach Hayward his language. Melani tries to kill Zania.

Characters
  • Hayward
  • Doogah
  • Melani
  • Zania
  • Prince Moki
Credits
Story 21 4 pages jungle

"Escaping from Sandy and his men in a..."

Characters
  • Sheena
  • Bob
Credits