Popular Comics (1936-1948 Dell) comic books 1947

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Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, Zack Mosley, Boody Rogers, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Stretch finally marries Cherry, just in time for him to appear as a witness at his new mother-in-law's murder trial. While his ne'er-do-well pal Tops leans on Skeezix, Mr. Chigger faces a different kind of pressure from Angela, who wants a divorce. In Toyland, Felix the Cat enlists the help of the Merry Midgets to save Dolly from the clutches of Cap Woody. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover, Gasoline Alley and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; Sassafras Tea; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 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, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack stops smilin' after Cindy is found guilty of murdering her husband. But Jack thinks he's figured out what really happened. Dude and Raven Sherman give chase after Burma and Judas, leading to a dangerous game of chicken in the Chinese outlands. In a story featuring some fun contemporary slang, the Gang Busters investigate after a "juke joint" on the outskirts of Miami is robbed. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover, Gasoline Alley and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; The Big Squeeze; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 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, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack and Downwind find the evidence to clear Cindy of murder, but can they reveal it in time to stop her execution? In a landmark Terry and the Pirates strip, Raven Sherman meets her fate. Felix the Cat tries to rescue Flossy from a giant. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; Barney and the Barnyard Blues; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 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, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smilin' Jack and Downwind have one last chance to save Cindy from her execution. Terry and Pat deal with the aftermath of Raven Sherman's death. Skeezix and Nina finally get engaged, but will it last? Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; Gators Don't Eat Gators; 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, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Smokey Stover and Th' Chief go to "the Flossy Frolics of 1944" show. Their seats are blocked by a support post, but luckily, they brought their fire-axes. A letter that Terry wrote to April Kane winds up in the American consulate's mail by mistake. Felix sets out to rescue the Merry Midgets from the giant. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; The Rifle; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 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, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Cindy escapes from Chief Raunchypaunch, with help from Superwolf Maidenswoon and Retread John - gotta love these names! - but now she's stranded in the jungle. April Kane's dark secret is revealed: an embezzlement scandal involving her brother in India. But what does Sammy the Tapper have to do with it? While Skeezix and Nina are working on their long-distance relationship skills, Tops and Sally are dealing with what they did in their time apart. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; Si Digs In; 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, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Lost in the jungle and injured, Cindy struggles to find a way to signal Duke's planes as they search for her. When Sammy the Tapper shows up with two pistols, Pat decides it's time to learn what he's got on April Kane. While Tops and Sally are wondering if marriage is right for them, Skeezix considers an offer to come back home to Gasoline Alley. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; By Transceiver; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 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, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Joy and Cindy work a suspicious deal with the mysterious "Cockroach" in Mexico. Sammy the Tapper takes off with Big Stoop on his tail, and all Pat and Connie have to do is follow the trail of destruction. Nina manages a doctor's office that's so busy, the patients are coming in the windows. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; The Gumps; Felix the Cat; The Great Black Ball; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, and Zack Mosley. Boody Rogers, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Cockroach Willie reveals the truth to Joy and Cindy about Joy's past and "Jungle Jolly." Pat convinces Normandie and an ailing Sandhurst to leave the occupied countries or be suspected of collaboration. Tops and Sally, Skeezix and Nina all try to figure out the economics of getting married versus staying single. Also featuring popular strips Smokey Stover and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Felix the Cat; Easy Mark; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, and Zack Mosley. Boody Rogers, Otto Messmer, and Gus Edson. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Joy learns that "Jungle Jolly" is actually her baby. Captured by Axis troops, Sandhurst manages to conceal his role as a double agent from Normandie, but Pat Ryan suspects the truth. Smokey Stover is invited to Mrs. Swankeroo's fancy-dress supper. Also featuring popular strips Gasoline Alley and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Felix the Cat; Mountain Job; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bill Holman, Frank King, and Zack Mosley. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. To rescue Joy and Sadpan from the swamp, a carrier pigeon must outmaneuver a hawk using aerial dogfighting skills. Captured by Axis troops, Pat and Red take the opportunity of an air attack on the prison to make a desperate escape attempt in an Axis tank. Smokey makes breakfast for Cookie, but he doesn't know the difference between pancake make-up and pancake batter. Also featuring popular strips Gasoline Alley and Felix the Cat. Smilin' Jack; Terry and the Pirates; Felix the Cat; Thin Ice; The Case of the Jewel Thieves; Smokey Stover; Gasoline Alley; Gang Busters. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.