Popular Comics (1936-1948 Dell) comic books 1942-1944

Stories and art by Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Gus Edson, Maurice Kashuba, Bob Jenney, Jim Chambers, Jack Ficklen, Dan Gormley, Victor Boni, Tom Hickey, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Masked Pilot tests out his experimental new "robot plane." Supermind sends his superpowered son Dan to retrieve sunken Allied vessels from the depths so they can be repaired and put back to sea, and in the process they rescue Axis captive Gale from a U-boat. Smilin' Jack tries to find out who sabotaged the plane that he was going to test, putting Happy Hill in the hospital. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Professor Supermind and Son; The Voice, the Invisible Detective; Martan the Marvel Man; Wally Williams, American Boy; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; True Spy Stories: The Baffling Escape of the Japanese School Teacher, Benedict Arnold and Major Andre; The Masked Pilot; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Gus Edson, Maurice Kashuba, Bob Jenney, Jim Chambers, Jack Ficklen, Dan Gormley, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Owl's reporter girlfriend Belle disguises herself as "Baby Face Barker" to get an interview with wanted gangster Gus Schultz. But when the real Baby Face is released from jail, The Owl must work fast to save Belle. While traveling through war-torn China, Terry, Burma and Connie become temporary guardians of a little girl who survived a train wreck. Smilin' Jack disguises himself as a criminal named Powder to infiltrate the gang called The Ring. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Voice, the Invisible Detective; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; True Spy Stories: The Japanese Actor Spy; The Owl; The Masked Pilot; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Bob Jenney, Jim Chambers, Jack Ficklen, Dan Gormley, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Owl and Owl Girl investigate a classic locked-room murder mystery after businessman Penrose is found dead. A young war refugee is temporarily adopted by Terry and Connie, but war profiteer Hunter Yurk gets involved when he learns who her father is. The Head, the mysterious leader of the Ring criminal gang, figures out that Powder is an imposter. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Smilin' Jack; The Crusoes; Terry and the Pirates; The Voice, the Invisible Detective; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; True Spy Stories: Boy Spy of the West Coast, Termite Spies; The Owl; The Masked Pilot; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Bob Jenney, Jim Chambers, Jack Ficklen, Dan Gormley, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Owl and Owl Girl face the strange spy-poet known as Milton, who is determined to learn the Owl's secret identity. Captured by Hunter Yurk, Terry and Connie are reunited with Pat Ryan and Big Stoop. Trying to escape the criminal gang The Ring, Smilin' Jack crash-lands on an island where he is betrothed to the chieftain's daughter. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Smilin' Jack; The Crusoes; Terry and the Pirates; The Voice, the Invisible Detective; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; True Spy Stories: Fifty Blank Passports; Joe Snoope; The Owl; The Masked Pilot; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Bob Jenney, Jim Chambers, Jack Ficklen, Dan Gormley, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. As the net closes on Hunter Yurk, government forces fire on his house, causing the dungeon to collapse around Pat and Terry. The following chase, as Yurk tries to escape, showcases Milton Caniff's art and storytelling at its finest. Smilin' Jack's disguise as the criminal Powder backfires, as he is forced to marry island native Boona Goo, and is then captured by a prison guard who thinks he's escaped. Plus a Christmas cartoon from Smokey Stover artist Bill Holman. Smilin' Jack; The Crusoes; Terry and the Pirates; The Voice, the Invisible Detective; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; Don Winslow; True Spy Stories: Secret Wireless in the Alps; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, George Lichty, Bob Jenney, Jack Ficklen, Dan Gormley, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. In his Popular Comics debut, radio-show hero Captain Midnight makes a daring raid on Ivan Shark's seaplane base to rescue agent SS-29. The Gang Busters battle the one-man crime wave of "Dodger" Willis. Smilin' Jack, still mistaken for the criminal Powder, is imprisoned on Death Rock, a jail in the South Seas. Also featuring popular strips Terry and the Pirates, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Grin and Bear It; Captain Midnight; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; Don Winslow; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, George Lichty, Bob Jenney, Jack Ficklen, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Hal Bittner, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Terry and Pat, who has regained his memory, reunite the little girl with her father, Reginald Smythe-Heatherstone, but they're not out of hot water yet. The Gang Busters investigate after a crate of poisonous snakes proves deadly. Still mistaken as the criminal Powder, Smilin' Jack has no choice but to cooperate as the Head attempts a jailbreak. Also featuring popular strips Terry and the Pirates, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Yankee Wings; Grin and Bear It; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Captain Midnight; The Deserter; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; Don Winslow; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, George Lichty, Bob Jenney, Jack Ficklen, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Hal Bittner, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Captain Midnight manages to convince the local sheriff that he's on the side of justice, but he loses his prisoner in the process. Smilin' Jack escapes from prison again, this time without the gang leader called The Head. The Owl investigates a mysterious new neighbor and learns he's an escaped Nazi war criminal. Also featuring popular strips Terry and the Pirates, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Grin and Bear It; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Storm Pilot; Captain Midnight; Cyclone; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; You're in the Army Now; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Milton Caniff. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Bob Jenney, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Jon Small, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Pat and Terry learn that the true culprit in the kidnapping of the kid is Drusilla, but a desperate Drusilla takes Burma as a hostage. Smilin' Jack finally escapes the island prison, with help from his buddy Downwind. The Owl investigates a mysterious cult leader with a powerful hold on his converts. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Grin and Bear It; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Captain Midnight; Cyclone; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Bob Jenney, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Jon Small, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. After a mysterious female pilot saves his life, Smilin' Jack tries to learn the identity of the "Phantom Girl." Connie and Big Stoop set out to spend their reward money, but they find more trouble after a road collision with the Baron De Plexus. Don Winslow manages to convince Captain X that he is an enemy agent before the attack on the Panama Canal. Also featuring popular strips Terry and the Pirates, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Mosquito Boat Raid; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Cyclone; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Jon Small, John Forte, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Thirteenth-century England is astonished by the return of Robin Hood, a century after he was believed to be dead. Pat Ryan is offered a job by Baron De Plexus, the same one who has a grudge against Connie and Big Stoop. As if prehistoric reptiles weren't enough to deal with, a pair of orangutans gets into the supplies of the Hurricane Kids. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Cyclone; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Arthur Jameson, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Using an enchanted sword that turns into a lightning bolt in the presence of evil, Robin Hood fights to save innocent brothers from the gallows. Southern belle April Kane wins Terry's heart, but who is the mysterious Madame Sud? The Chief of Police and Nick Terry, aka the Owl, go on a fishing trip, but gangsters are planning to kill the Chief. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Cyclone; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Arthur Jameson, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Terry thought that Madame Sud looked familiar, but Sud reveals to April Kane that she is secretly the female pirate Sanjak. Robin Hood sets out to rescue the Lady Hilda from Malvin the Butcher. Chief Winston investigates a blackout protection racket. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Cyclone; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Hal Bittner, Gaylord Du Bois, John Hampton, Arthur Jameson, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Terry and Pat play a game of cat-and-mouse with Sanjak after she substitutes one of her agents for their pilot. The Gang Busters go after ex-bootleggers who have become black-market war profiteers during WWII. After his plane is sabotaged by Hop, Smilin' Jack crashes right next to Mary's trailer. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Return of Robin Hood; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Frank Thomas, Hal Bittner, Gaylord Du Bois, Dan Gormley, George Lichty, E. C. Stoner, Fred Kida, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Albert Hartje and Bill Ely. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Terry and Pat track Baron De Plexus, Slugger and Weazel to find Sanjak and April. The origins of the gremlin, the mysterious creature that sabotages aircraft, in an early appearance of this folklore creature in the mass media. The Owl goes after the criminal gang that gunned down a cop friend of his. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Gaylord Du Bois, Dan Gormley, George Lichty, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Heartbroken over April, Terry finds a wounded woman in a Hong Kong alley - who turns out to be none other than the Dragon Lady. Another story featuring the gremlins, folklore creatures that entered pop culture during WWII, this time getting some cover exposure as well. After Downwind's picture appears in the newspaper, all his jilted exes come looking for him. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Gaylord Du Bois, Dan Gormley, Tom Hickey, George Lichty, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Terry takes dancing lessons with the Dragon Lady, of all people, who gives him advice on his love life. Professor Prexy explains the nature of the gremlins, long before the movie established the "rules." Smilin' Jack must rescue Mary and Dixie from a wind tunnel. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The cover pits aviation hero Smilin' Jack against aviation's enemies, the gremlins. Grin and Bear It; The Three Little Gremlins; Buddies; The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Black Napoleon; Spooky; Stumpy; Don Winslow; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; The Owl; Gang Busters; The Hurricane Kids. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Gaylord Du Bois, Dan Gormley, E. C. Stoner, George Lichty, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Terry throws everyone for a loop when he shows up at the Governor's reception with the Dragon Lady on his arm. The Gang Busters track a ruthless gang of Nazi saboteurs. After Gremlin School lets out, The Three Little Gremlins are out to cause mischief on US aircraft, in an early appearance of the "gremlin" creature of aviation folklore. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Grin and Bear It; The Three Little Gremlins; Buddies; The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Convoy: Lifeline of Victory; Spooky; Jungle Job; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Frank Thomas, E. C. Stoner, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack tries to teach Rabbit how to fly a plane, but there's a reason he's called "Rabbit." Terry realizes he's walked into the Dragon Lady's stronghold only after he hears her laugh. Dr. Bobbs goes on his first emergency call, in the debut of a medical-drama strip. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Buddies; The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; The War and Tulik; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters; Those Remarkable Engineers. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, George Swanson, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack learns about Madam Mongoose's pilot-training program for criminals. The gung-ho tale of a Marine's life during WWII, from basic training to raiding a South Pacific island. After rescuing an ailing boy from a slum tenement, Dr. Bobbs learns that the wealthy owner of his hospital also owns the tenement. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; The Making of a Marine!; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters; Rendezvous with Freedom. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, George Swanson, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Working undercover at Madam Mongoose's flying school for criminals, Smilin' Jack is targeted for death. When the Dragon Lady misses shooting him at point-blank range, Pat realizes that she missed on purpose, and there's one way to stop the supervillain - by kissing her! Walt tries to talk to Skeezix about the facts of life. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Polly and Her Pals. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters; Voices in the Mist. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, George Lichty, George Swanson, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. After capturing Smilin' Jack, Downwind and Dixie, Madam Mongoose tries to kill them in an unpressurized airplane. Connie may struggle with English, but he saves Pat, Terry and the Dragon Lady once again, this time from Klang's desert hideout. The Dragon Lady has reason to remember Big Stoop. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Grin and Bear It; The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; Through Fire and Snow; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, George Swanson, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Madam Mongoose escapes Smilin' Jack, but her fascination with her own sabotage proves to be her undoing. When April and Pat are mistakenly put in the same room together, Pat arranges a "walls of Jericho" solution. Paw thinks he's finally won the argument over after-dinner naps, in a classic Polly and Her Pals by Cliff Sterrett. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Plus a vintage ad for a "Junior Air Raid Warden Kit." The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; Smoke Over Hog Island; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, George Swanson, Bob Jenney, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack tries to deal with his boss and her propensity for getting him into dangerous situations. Captain Rouse of the Gang Busters investigates the theft of wartime food stores. Dr. Bobbs suspects a local flea circus is behind an outbreak of bubonic plague at Wigglesworth Hospital. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; Cub Bombardier; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, George Swanson, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Joy tries to separate Smilin' Jack from Dixie so she can have him for herself. April learns from Captain Blaze's daughter just why Blaze pretended that April and Pat Ryan were married. Paw decides to give the phone company a piece of his mind, in a classic Polly and Her Pals by Cliff Sterrett. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Grin and Bear It; The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Dr. Bobbs; Blood on the Harbor; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Milt Youngren, Gaylord Du Bois, E. C. Stoner, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Joy has Smilin' Jack framed for flying drunk so he has to take earthbound jobs with her. Captain Blaze's daughter tells Pat Ryan she spiked the curry with tincture of opium, and that's why everyone is unconscious. A cop pursues escaped convicts after a jailbreak. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Lew Loyal; Dr. Bobbs; For the Love of a Dog; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Milt Youngren, Gaylord Du Bois, E. C. Stoner, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. After Joy is injured in a gliding stunt, the only person who can give her blood is Dixie, her rival for Smilin' Jack's affections. Captured with pirate Captain Blaze and sentenced to be shot, Pat and April have one desperate chance to survive. When Jewish tailors are targeted by a protection racket, the Gang Busters go undercover. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Lew Loyal; Dr. Bobbs; The Jailbird and Bonnie Lass; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Milt Youngren, Gaylord Du Bois, E. C. Stoner, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. After Joy confesses to framing Smilin' Jack, she decides to pay for the operation to restore Dixie's sight. Pat, Captain Blaze and April take refuge in a Chinese orphanage, where Pat meets Raven Sherman, who will change the course of "Terry and the Pirates." The Gang Busters investigate thugs using a mortuary for a front. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Lew Loyal; Dr. Bobbs; Bonds Across the Sea; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jim Chambers. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Milt Youngren, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. In his Popular Comics debut, Felix the Cat learns that the engagement ring he gave to his girlfriend Phyllis is worth one million dollars. Pat, Captain Blaze and April work in Raven Sherman's orphanage, but April and Raven clash over Pat's affections. The Gang Busters go after an organized ring of car strippers. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Spooky; Felix the Cat; Lew Loyal; Dr. Bobbs; The Torch of Liberty; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jim Chambers. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Milt Youngren, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack finds more trouble while working for Joy's uncle as a cropduster. Pat, Captain Blaze and April learn that bandits are deliberately trying to spread cholera at Raven Sherman's orphanage. Felix the Cat goes into the antique business. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Felix the Cat; Lew Loyal; Dr. Bobbs; The Torch of Liberty; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jim Chambers. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Milt Youngren, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Dixie is finally ready to marry Smilin' Jack, but then she gets a telegram that her husband is alive. Pat takes on Captain Blaze's mutinous crew in a leaky rowboat, "with just a bow and arrow and a piece o' wash line as weapons." Gangsters target a D.A., and the Gang Busters leap into action. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. The cover is practically a historical artifact itself, promoting and displaying a US War Bond of the era. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Felix the Cat; Dr. Bobbs; A Matter of Conscience!; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. While Smilin' Jack is pining over Dixie, enemy spy "The Eye" targets Downwind and his female band of "Sixth Columnists." Pat fools the Chinese authorities with a cholera ruse, but April is really ill; she has an emotional request for Pat and Raven. The girls are all taken with Nina's handsome farmer pal Hap, and Skeezix and the other guys are painfully aware of it. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Felix the Cat; Dr. Bobbs; At the Edge of the Pit; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Joy follows Smilin' Jack to his new job, as spies capture Downwind. Cap'n Blaze creates a clever disguise to escape from the cholera-quarantined boat in the Chinese harbor. The Gang Busters go after "coupon thieves" during the era of wartime gas rationing. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Felix the Cat; Dr. Bobbs; Jungle Justice; Elza Poppin; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Captured by the Eye and put on a ship used for military target practice, Downwind realizes his true feelings for Joy. Raven Sherman changes her image to get Pat Ryan's attention. Skeezix is torn between Lola and Nina. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Felix the Cat; Dr. Bobbs; One Army Dog; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack decides to elope with Joy, unaware of how Downwind feels about her. Pat realizes that Raven Sherman's new secretary Hu Shee is too good to be true. Skeezix tries to turn the love triangle between himself, Lola and Nina into a quadrangle, with his pal Brick as the fourth. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Felix the Cat; Dr. Bobbs; Panhandler; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Elliott Caplin, Jay McArdle, Cliff Sterrett, Jimmy Murphy, Gaylord Du Bois, Paul Robinson and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. When Joy comes down with the measles, her mother tries to have her marriage to Smilin' Jack annulled. A cryptic message left by Hu Shee on a clock sends Pat and Terry on the trail of Raven Sherman. Skeezix and his buddy Brick travel the country by motorcycle, and get jobs picking apples. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. The Gumps; Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Toots and Casper; Polly and Her Pals; Felix the Cat; Dr. Bobbs; Something Like Murder!; Etta Kett; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.