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Funnies, The (1936-1942 Dell) 48 PR 0.5

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    Funnies, The (1936-1942 Dell) 48 PR 0.5

    Interior complete. Full length spine split with back cover missing. Incorrect back cover attached. Cover and first wrap detached. Water damage and chipping.

    Starts Oct 5

    Cover by E. C. Stoner. Stories and art by Roy Crane, Gaylord Du Bois, Bob Jenney, Al McWilliams, Victor Bloom, Bob Hebberd, E. C. Stoner, and John Coleman Burroughs. The Funnies presented reprints of classic comic strips, including Roy Crane's influential Captain Easy, alongside original material. The siege of Helium over, John Carter marries Dejah Thoris at last. But more danger awaits, in the conclusion to the adaptation of the novel A Princess of Mars. John Carter art by John Coleman Burroughs, son of Edgar Rice Burroughs. Mr. District Attorney goes after an espionage ring. In California, Phantasmo and Whizzer visit Whizzer's cousin, who is hearing strange noises coming from underneath his house. Phantasmo's costume is mis-colored on the cover, giving the appearance of nudity. Phantasmo, the Master of the World; John Carter Warlord of Mars; The Sky Ranger; Captain Easy; Rex, King of the Deep; Mr. District Attorney; Lucky Storm; The Black Knight; Speed Martin. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: PR 0.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)