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Illustration on Cover, Front

Credits

Penciller(s): Al Fago (signed)

Inker(s): Al Fago (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Neddy Bear

Character(s): Neddy Bear; Squire Squirrel; Tick, Tack and Toe; Dopsy Durvy; Jocko

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Pages: 1

Notes: The monkey character Jocko at lower right is from the feature "Myrtle and Jocko" which does not appear in this issue but did appear in numerous issues of "Frisky Fables."

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Al Fago (signed)

Inker(s): Al Fago (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Neddy Bear

Character(s): Neddy Bear; Squire Squirrel; Grunts; Mommy Bear

First Line: Squire! Look at Grunts run!

Synopsis: Greedy Grunts the pig tries to monopolise all of the games and treats at Neddy's Halloween party but he learns his lesson.

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Pages: 7

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Jason Comic Art studio [as JCA]

Inker(s): Jason Comic Art studio [as JCA]

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous

Feature(s): Dopsy Durvy

Character(s): Dopsy Durvy; Beast

First Line: Instead of giving me a permanent--you've made me bald!

Synopsis: Dopsy sells "Never Fail Cosmetics" door-to-door. If he can make the ugly Beast (from the story "Beauty and the Beast") handsome, his business will improve. The Beast says only a kiss from a beautiful woman will break the curse. Dopsy makes the Beast up to look like crooner "Hank Swoonatra" (a caricature of Frank Sinatra) but they're mobbed by bobby-soxers. Plastic surgeon Dr. Fixit converts the Beast into a double for movie star Chuck Doya, but an ugly woman kisses him and makes him ugly again. The Beast finally gets a kiss from a beautiful girl and is cured.

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Pages: 6

Notes: "Hank Swoonatra" is spoof of singer Frank Sinatra, but I am not sure who "Chuck Doya" is supposed to be (he has red hair, so perhaps it's Van Johnson).

Zany Starts a Trading Post

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Mickey Klar Marks

Penciller(s): Jim Adams (credited)

Inker(s): Jim Adams (credited)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Zany Giraffe

Character(s): Zany Giraffe; Trade Rat

First Line: Things have come to a pretty pass!

Synopsis: Zany Giraffe tries to solve the mystery of who has been stealing possessions from the other forest animals and leaving odd objects behind. He discovers it is Trade Rat, who opens a Trading Post so he can stay in the community.

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Pages: 3

Notes: Zany Giraffe doesn't talk (his dialogue is expressed in thought balloons).
Writing credit from Martin O'Hearn at http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2019/05/mickey-klar-markss-zany-giraffe.html
Title is from Marks's papers, archived at University of Southern Mississippi.

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Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Milt Hammer ?

Penciller(s): Milt Hammer (signed)

Inker(s): Milt Hammer (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Milt Hammer ?

Subject Matter

Genres: childrens, humorous

First Line: I'll make you eat every word you say!

Synopsis: 8 one-panel gag cartoons featuring children.

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Pages: 0.88

Notes: The ninth "panel" on this page consists of two small advertisements (for Pulvex Flea Powder and foreign stamps).

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Al Fago (signed)

Inker(s): Al Fago (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic, childrens, humorous

Feature(s): Animated Antics Johnny and Woof

Character(s): Johnny; Woof; Mr. Artist

First Line: Woof, did you know that many pirates were double-jointed?

Synopsis: Johnny's dog pal Woof finds a treasure map. Mr. Artist draws them into a treasure hunt story, but after they unearth the treasure chest they are accosted by pirates. Mr. Artist comes to the rescue with his eraser.

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Pages: 7

The Easy Life

Text Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Mickey Klar Marks

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Herbie Hare; Big Bear; Murgatroyd Mole

Synopsis: Herbie runs away and joins the circus but discovers (since he has no special talent) that circus life is hard work, not fun.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Text story with masthead illustration.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Jason Comic Art studio [as JCA]

Inker(s): Jason Comic Art studio [as JCA]

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Tick, Tack, and Toe

Character(s): Tick; Tack; Toe; Judge Owl; Little Miss Bo-Peep

First Line: Where were you on the night of January 16th?

Synopsis: The kittens discover their toys and dolls come to life at midnight and are angry at how they've been abused by rough play.

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Pages: 6

Notes: "The Night of January 16th" was a 1934 play written by Ayn Rand (adapted to film in 1941). This comic story has nothing to do with the play's plot, the date is not relevant, in fact there is no other reference to "January 16th" other than the splash panel, so this was probably an in-joke by the scripter.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Milt Hammer ?

Penciller(s): Milt Hammer (signed)

Inker(s): Milt Hammer (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): Milt Hammer ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous

Feature(s): Niffy

Character(s): Niffy (dog)

First Line: Bow wow! How about you and me sharing a bone together?

Synopsis: Niffy is attracted to a female Dalmatian but she is not impressed. He deliberately contracts measles so he'll also have spots (at least temporarily) and wins her affection.

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Al Fago (signed)

Inker(s): Al Fago (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous

Feature(s): Icicle Ike

Character(s): Icicle Ike; Thor; Odin

First Line: I cannot tell a lie. I did it with Thor's little hammer!

Synopsis: A statue of Thor comes to life and takes penguin Icicle Ike to Valhalla. Ike and Thor decide to visit the hostile Ice Giants to stave off war. Thor is defeated in the feats of strength contest, but Ike saves the day and prevents war.

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Pages: 7

The Chicken Who Said He Couldn't Swim

Text Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): ?

Inker(s): ?

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

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Pages: 1

Notes: Text story with masthead illustration. There appear to be one and possibly two names in the masthead art but they are illegible.

"Welcome to the Aldorf Wastoria, sir!"

Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): ?

Penciller(s): Harold Abbey (signed)

Inker(s): Harold Abbey (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous

Feature(s): Pidgy and the Magic Paint

Character(s): Pidgy; Meadows; Hank Zanitra; Mae North; Portchester; Joe E. Green

Synopsis: Pidgy spends a week at the luxurious Aldorf Wastoria hotel, using his magic paint to make himself appear to be rich, but can't pay the bill because he's unable to paint money.

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Pages: 5

Notes: Numerous celebrities are depicted: Frank Sinatra (as Hank Zanitra), Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (as Portchester), Mae West (as Mae North), Joe E. Brown (as Joe E. Green). Others are mentioned: Jack Benny (as Mr. Kenny), Xavier Cugat (as Caviar Xugat), Van Johnson (Jan Vohnson), Clark Gable (Lark Cable), Gene Kelly (Kean Jelly), and Walter Pidgeon (Falter Pidgy).