George Pal's Puppetoons (1945) comic books 1945

Fawcett presents the puppet characters of Pal's early animation studio. Rusty has a Calvin-like fantasy of being on a pirate ship while reading a book about pirates. Spoiled Sylvester hires a ruffian to beat Punchy up so Sylvester can take Judy to the masquerade party. Jim Dandy helps the shepherds find their sheep. Plus a vintage ad for Fawcett Comics merch, including "Flying Captain Marvel Bunny" and "Captain Marvel Rocket Raider." Jasper and the Scarecrow: Tail End of an Act!; Rusty: Trouble in the Big City; Rusty: Pirates Island!; Punchy and Judy: Poetic Justice!; Jim Dandy and His Violin: Music Has Charm!; Sgt. Jan Spies Some Spies; Puppetville: Knotty Finds a Home; Rusty: The Flying Broomstick!; Punchy and Judy: Sweets for the Sweet; Jim Dandy and His Violin: Crossfire; Jasper and the Scarecrow: Target -- Unknown! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Joe Oriolo and others. Fawcett presents the puppet characters of Pal's early animation studio. Sgt. Jan, a wooden soldier in a beefeater hat, mistakenly picks up combat orders from enemy nation Chocolataria. While visiting the museum, Rusty imagines himself into the jungle, and is promptly stalked by a hungry lion. Plus a vintage ad for Fawcett Comics merch, including "Flying Captain Marvel Bunny" and "Captain Marvel Rocket Raider." Jasper and the Scarecrow: Jasper Bites Off More Than He Can Chew; Rusty's Jungle Trip!; Scarecrow and the Blackbird: A Pitchfork Surprise; Punchy and Judy: On the Track; The Dancing Marionette; Sgt. Jan: Army Courier!; Jasper and the Scarecrow: A Fish Story; Rusty: Rusty Hood!; Jim Dandy and His Violin; August 1946 calendar. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Joe Oriolo and others. Fawcett presents the puppet characters of Pal's early animation studio. Punchy competes with wealthy, spoiled Sylvester to build a boat. Jim Dandy gets a job as a music teacher at Puppetville school, and soon all the kids are talkin' jive and dancin' swing. Rusty imagines himself into a life as a pearl diver in a tropical island. Plus a PSA featuring Captain Marvel (Shazam), Mary Marvel and San Francisco DA Edmund G. ("Pat") Brown, on the importance of playing by the rules. Jasper and the Scarecrow: The Magic Stamp; Rusty Goes Deep Sea Diving; Jim Dandy and His Violin: Tears of Remorse!; Punchy and Judy: Ship Ahoy; Scarecrow and the Blackbird: Fed Up with the Whole Business; Jim Dandy and His Violin: A Solid Sender!; Sgt. Jan: A Suit of Trouble; The Story of the Conceited Marionette; Coloring Story Page; Rusty: Adventures in Cornland; Punchy and Judy: Roped In; Jasper and Sgt. Jan Go Gunning for Trouble. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Joe Oriolo and others. Fawcett presents the puppet characters of Pal's early animation studio. Sgt. Jan, a wooden soldier in a beefeater hat, gets involved in a Comedy of Errors with Punchy and Judy when they come visit for maneuvers at the same time as Jan's girlfriend Mary Lou. Jim Dandy has a plan to help a struggling circus against a handsome rival fortune teller, even if it means losing the love of the beautiful Tina. Rusty imagines himself into an adventure among the clouds. Rusty: Prince Dipper; Jasper and the Scarecrow: Magic Capers; Sgt. Jan: On the Beam; Scarecrow and the Blackbird: Plenty of Nothing; Punchy and Judy: Grandpappy Comes Forward; Jim Dandy Plays Cupid; The Bandits; Rusty: Prisoner of Fenda; Punchy and Judy: Roped In; Jasper and the Tail End of a Tale; Sgt. Jan: Comedy of Errors. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.