Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) comic books 1946

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man's old foe, the nefarious Zing Loa, has returned to keep his promise to steal the priceless Jade Li Lantern. Holly witnesses a murder and gets a photo of the killer, but it's a man who died ten years before. Biltybux and Bombo dress in drag to avoid a process server, but that only makes them more conspicuous. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Back Home Again; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man gets mixed up with a woman, her kidnapped father, and a lost Mozart score stolen from Hitler's home after the war. Hap Hopper and Holly investigate the old mansion where she saw the murder, finding more suspects and more creepy rooms. Bombo provokes a fight between Mr. Biltybux and Glenda's boyfriend, much to Glenda's surprise. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Back Home Again; The Burtons; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Tarzan encounters a race of barbarians that lives high up on a lost mesa. Nancy must mind the baby while Aunt Fritzi is busy, so she finds creative ways to keep him occupied. Classic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man investigates the theft of the 13 Pigeon-Blood Rubies by the collector Moto Royle. After Bathless Groggins endorses Miracle Wave Shampoo, it's discovered that it causes hair loss, and he's run out of town. When Mr. Biltybux gives Bombo a U.S. history lesson, Bombo imagines himself in the days of Columbus and George Washington. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Back Home Again; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. A vengeful magician promises to commit murder and get away with it by making the body disappear. Bathless Groggins receives an Egyptian sarcophagus that contains a very much alive Cleopatra. Biltybux takes Bombo's advice and throws a big party to impress the girl he wants to meet, but that backfires in a big way. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Back Home Again; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man investigates after his friend Judy is kidnapped by a strange criminal who leaves behind Dutch gold coins where he snares his victims. A prank involving a donkey, a wasps' nest and some glue gets the Captain in hot water with Mama and the local native princess. Biltybux says he'll give Bombo $1000 for every girl he meets, so Bombo goes to a chorus girl revue. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Back Home Again; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. The city is panicked by a mysterious madman, in the last appearance of one of United Features' rare superheroes, The Spark Man. Debuting this issue are several new strips, including the new cover feature, beloved hillbilly satire Li'l Abner by Al Capp. Bombo gets a new job, but he might be too much of a klutz to be a good lifeguard. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan has been forced into fighting alongside lawless rebels. The Kids manage to get the Captain on the wrong side of a charging goat. Bombo tries to help the eccentric Mr. Biltybux fight the urge to pull the beards of every man he meets. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan secures the radioactive jewel and restores the rightful queen to the Kavian throne, but is captured by the strange tree-women. Hap Hopper investigates after Senator Stormy Rivers suddenly withdraws from his re-election campaign. The ghost of Flame McGoon declares she will follow Li'l Abner until he declares his love for her. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. War erupts between the pirates and the Amazons - and Tarzan is caught in the middle. Hap Hopper finally gets his story on the destruction of the Herringbone political machine. Bombo befriends a boy on the beach. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. The Sultan prepares to order the execution of Tarzan. What is it about the Golden Monkey that can drive an ordinary man to theft, arson and attempted murder? El Bombo dreams himself onto the island of "Robinson Crusoe." Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Back Home Again; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Thrown into a pit and told to fight, Tarzan manages to turn the tables on his captors. Mr. Biltybux wants to get back into his old club, but first he must endure a humiliating initiation. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.