Sparkler Comics, #12
Published: October 1946
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"Miniature garden set"
Characters
- Nancy
- Sluggo
Credits
- Pencils: Ed Steckley
- Inks: Ed Steckley
Ladies & Mens Rings (1)
Story Notes
Inside front cover advertisement for rings from the Harem Co.
"Everybody is going in for window boxes this year!"
Characters
- Nancy
- Sluggo
- Marigold
- Fritzi Ritz
- Marmaduke
Credits
- Script: Ed Steckley
- Pencils: Ed Steckley
- Inks: Ed Steckley
"Th' Chief told us to stick around in case something comes up."
Characters
- Pepsi
- Pete
"Hello, littla boy... You look lone-sim sittin' dere all by yourself."
Storyline
Bombo befriends a young boy on the beach.
Characters
- El Bombo
- Fish-face
- Shark-Eye
Credits
- Pencils: Bernard Dibble
- Inks: Bernard Dibble
Story Notes
After 2 issues of the strip's title changing to "El Bombo and Bilty," it is back to just "El Bombo" this time.
"Henry... Henry Aldrich!"
Characters
- Henry Aldrich
Story Notes
Text story featuring Henry Aldrich with photograph.
"Hap writes the sensational story of smashing the Herringbone political machine."
Characters
- Hap Hopper
Stamps (1)
Story Notes
Various advertisements for stamps for collectors.
"It's time der neighbors found oudt ve is back..."
"An undeclared war is raging between the pirates and the amazons..."
Characters
- Tarzan
Credits
- Script: İsmail Gülgeç
- Pencils: Burne Hogarth
- Inks: Burne Hogarth
Credits
- Script: Joscha Sauer
- Pencils: Joscha Sauer
- Inks: Joscha Sauer
Story Notes
Two comic panels with text jokes on right half of page.
"A great scientist has passed away. His sorrowing friends find this note..."
Characters
- Abbie
- Slats
Credits
- Script: J. A. Fludd
- Pencils: J. A. Fludd
- Inks: J. A. Fludd
Operation SNAFU
Storyline
Sad Sack returns to America to see a "Welcome Soldier" banner in the train station. However, the movie theater and hotel are full (because of all the returning soldiers) and the GI Canteen is closed (because the war is over). Even the park has a "Keep Off the Grass" sign. So Sack ends up sleeping on the train platform, using the "Welcome Soldier" banner as a blanket.
Characters
- Sad Sack
Credits
- Script: George Baker
- Pencils: George Baker
- Inks: George Baker
Story Notes
Advertisement for continuing to donate to the USO, even though the war is over.
See Nancy Twice Each Month!
Characters
- Nancy
Story Notes
Promotional page for Sparkler Comics.
Utility Stores (1)
Story Notes
Sold by Utility Stores.
Saving the Warden's Daughter!
Characters
- "U. S." Royal
Story Notes
inside back cover
Plastikit (1)
Story Notes
Back cover advertisement for a kit to make objects out of lucite and plastic.