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Issue: Popular Comics #27 Public Domain
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Publisher: FlagDell
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 56 (39 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
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Subject Matter
adventure, humorous
Andy Gump; Harold Teen; Smitty; Little Orphan Annie
Well - Well - So it's Washington's Birthday!
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Miscellaneous
1
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Popular Comics Letter Club

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Popular Comics Letter Club
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Miscellaneous
1
On inside front cover in black, white and red. Letters from readers - Billy M., Al R., Molly D., Alice G., Bobby G. and Ann B.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
humorous
Moon Mullins [Moonshine Mullins]; Kayo; Cousin Effie; Clem
Whatever made you write Cousin Effie
Reprinting
from Moon Mullins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
Chicago Tribune, NY News Syndicate. Next appearance in Super Comics #1.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
humorous
Kitty Higgins; Pauline
Poor Pauline
Reprinting
from Kitty Higgins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
Moon Mullins topper.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
mystery
Dick Tracy; Tess Trueheart; Pat Patton; Chief Brandon; Nina; Florio Stark; Madeline; Baldy Stark (villain)
Shirtsleeve Kelton slain
Reprinting
from Dick Tracy Sundays 1937-03-07 - 1937-03-28
Miscellaneous
4
Next appearance in Super Comics #1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
adventure
Little Orphan Annie; Daddy Warbucks [Oliver Warbucks]; Sandy (a dog); The Asp; J. Preston Slime; Boris Sirob
A week has passes since "Snorty" Smith and his gang...
Reprinting
from Little Orphan Annie Sundays 1937-02-28 - 1937-03-21
Miscellaneous
4
Next appearance in Super Comics #1
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Popular Crossword Puzzles by Our Readers

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Stella Koscik; Richard Severson
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Subject Matter
Popular Crossword Puzzles by Our Readers
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Miscellaneous
1.2
Answers on Spooky page later in this issue.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Did you yell?
Reprinting
from Out Our Way daily (NEA syndicate) 1937-08-02 - 1937-08-09
Miscellaneous
1
Four single panel cartoons in black, white and red.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
adventure
Streaky; Whitey; Lily Gleep; April Maye
...A fine thing!
Reprinting
from Streaky Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
2
copyright 1936 Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Harold Teen; Lillums Lovewell; Shadow Smart
Who is calling us?
Reprinting
from Harold Teen Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Chicago Tribune, NY News Syndicate. Next appearance in Super Comics #1.
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Simp Catches On

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Simp O'Dill
Reprinting
from Simp O'Dell Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Topper to The Nebbs. Bell Syndicate.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
adventure, aviation
Smilin' Jack [Jack Martin]; Cookie; Velvet
Velvet, you and Cookie watch camp while I search for some trace of McCloud
Reprinting
from Smilin' Jack Sundays (Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate) 1936-05-03 - 1936-05-10
Miscellaneous
2
Next appearance in Super Comics #1.
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Nugent's Original Puzzles, Games, Tricks & Comics

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Nugent's Original Puzzles, Games, Tricks & Comics
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Owooh! We pick the water boy to talk to, and Goldy picks the big boss
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from Out Our Way daily (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Four single panel cartoons in black, white and red. 8-13 and 8 16 and two undated .
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Warlord of the Wilderness, Part Two

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
western
Art Langdon; Helen Langdon; Mrs. Langdon; Major Rogers; Captain Williams; Mitchipok
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Miscellaneous
2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
adventure
Stop! Cease fighting!
Reprinting
from Tiny Tim Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate.
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The Mongoose

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
informational, non-fiction
Reprinting
from This Curious World Sundays (NEA) 1937-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
copyright 1937 by NEA Service Inc
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
drama
Skeezix Wallet; Sissy; Brick; Trixie
And then in the Spring
Reprinting
from Gasoline Alley Sundays (Chicago Tribune) 1936-xx-xx - 1936-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
2
copyright 1936 by Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate. Next appearance in Super Comics #1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Winnie Winkle; Perry Winkle; Mr. Winkle; Mrs. Winkle; Mascot (a dog)
Whew! I'm glad school is out!
Reprinting
from Winnie Winkle Sundays (Chicago Tribune) 1936-04-26 - 1936-05-17
Miscellaneous
1.6
Copyright 1936 Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate. May 3- 36 on page 2. Next appearance in Super Comics #1.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
humorous
Looie
I've been having quite a bit of trouble lately
Reprinting
from Looie Sundays (Chicago Tribune) 1936-04-26 - 1936-05-17
Miscellaneous
0.4
Copyright 1936 Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate. Bottom of Winnie Winkle pages.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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?
Subject Matter
humorous
Moon Mullins [Moonshine Mullins]; Kayo; Cousin Effie; Clem; Uncle Willie
Moon still visiting his Cousin Effie
Reprinting
from Moon Mullins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Kitty Higgins
Gee! I've got to take the teacher...
Reprinting
from Kitty Higgins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Smokey Stover; Chief Cash U. Nutt
That axle is still loose
Reprinting
from Smokey Stover Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate.
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Wet Paint

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Charlie Mueller (assistant)
Charlie Mueller (assistant)
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Subject Matter
humorous
Smitty
Reprinting
from Smitty Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
Chicago Tribune, NY News Syndicate.
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Catching Butterflies

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Herby
Reprinting
from Herby Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
Topper for Smitty.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
I can't just now; McGuire has got us weightin' this branch down to keep the sun outa his eyes!
Reprinting
from Toonerville Folks daily (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Bell Syndicate. Copyright Fontaine Fox. Four single panel cartoons. 7-17 on 4th panel.
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Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus
Chimpsey
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Miscellaneous
2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
adventure
Captain Blaze [also as Sparks]
Trial? What do you mean?
Reprinting
from Terry and the Pirates Sundays (Chicago Tribune) 1936-08-02 - 1936-08-09
Miscellaneous
2
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
We just wanta spend our vacation workin' in the factory
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from Toonerville Folks daily (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Bell Syndicate. Four single panel cartoons.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
drama
Andy Gump [Andrew Gump]; Min Gump [Minerva Gump]
Oh Min!
Reprinting
from The Gumps Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Chicago Tribune, NY News Syndicate
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
drama
Apple Mary; Sunny; Goldie Diggs; Dennie; Bill
I don't know why I try to keep your Uncle Bill from making mistakes.
Reprinting
from Apple Mary Sundays (Publishers Syndicate) 1937-07-25 - 1937-08-15
Miscellaneous
4
7-25-37. Copyright 1937 by Publishers Syndicate
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The Peccary

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
informational, non-fiction
Reprinting
from This Curious World Sundays (NEA) 1937-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
copyright 1937 by NEA Service Inc.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Pop Sweeney; Sonny Sweeney
Gosh, I just feel like playing ball today
Reprinting
from Sweeney & Son Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Copyright 1936 by Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate. Black and red only.
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Going to School

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
anthropomorphic, childrens
Tippie
Reprinting
from Tippie Sundays (George Matthew Adams Service) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
2
Copyright George Matthew Adams Service Inc. Red and Black only. Silent strip.
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Was Marion's Father the Victim of His Own Men?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
drama
Betsy Nebb; Junior Nebb; Buck; Mort Alter
Reprinting
from The Nebbs Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
copyright 1936 by the Bell Syndicate Inc
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Lessons for Beginners...

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
The Drawing Teacher
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
western
Little Joe; Utah; Yellow Pony
Take the boy, to the place of torture
Reprinting
from Little Joe Sundays (Chicago Tribune) 1936-xx-xx - 1936-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
2
Next Appearance in Super Comics #1.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Dill; Daffy
Now what? She's gone dead-
Reprinting
from Dill and Daffy Sundays (Chicago Tribune) 1936-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
Black and white. Copyright 1936 by Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate Inc. Topper for Tiny Tim.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
anthropomorphic
Spooky; Fenwick Flooky
I gotta use that phone
Reprinting
from Spooky Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
Topper to Smokey Stover. Chicago Tribune, NY News Syndicate.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
adventure
Hal
The storm's easing, Admiral
Reprinting
from Bos'n Hal Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
2
copyright 1936 by the Bell Syndicate. black and red
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Harold Teen; Lillums Lovewell
Ah! Here comes Simp!
Reprinting
from Harold Teen Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
informational, non-fiction
The Popular Stamp Club
Have you ever played the stamp detective?
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
war
Don Winslow; Red; The Crocodile (villain)
Trapped in his toppling hangar
Reprinting
from Don Winslow Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-10-18 - 1936-10-25
Miscellaneous
2
Don Winslow leaves Popular Comics to appear next in Crackajack Funnies #1. Sundays of 1936-11-01 and 1936-11-08 are skipped over between those issues. The two Sundays could have been originally planned to appear in Popular Comics #28 before the lineup change.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Northrup
Did your uncle buy any neckties lately?
Reprinting
from Skippy Sundays (King Features) 1936-11-01 - 1936-11-22
Miscellaneous
1.5
Top of Skippy pages.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Skippy Skinner
One way, please
Reprinting
from Skippy Sundays (King Features) 1936-11-01 - 1936-11-22
Miscellaneous
1.5
copyright King Features Syndicate Page 2 dated 11-8.
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Pole-Vaulting

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
sports
Popular Sports
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Miscellaneous
0.67
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Read Popular Comics, The Funnies, and The Comics for Real Fun Adventure, and Thrills!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
Dell Comics; Scribbly
Scribbly
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.33
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Northrup
That was a swell-lookin' leading man in the picture.
Reprinting
from Always Belittlin' Sundays (King Features) 1936-11-22
Miscellaneous
0.4
Topper for Skippy.
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The Report Card

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Skippy Skinner; Mr. Skinner
Reprinting
from Skippy Sundays (King Features) 1936-11-22
Miscellaneous
0.6
King Features Syndicate
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Don't Miss the Next Issue of The Funnies and The Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Dell Comics
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Miscellaneous
0.11
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Boys! Earn Money and a Bike!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
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?
Subject Matter
Crowell Publishing Co.
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.22
Disclose
William A. Wellman

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
biography
William A. Wellman [Wild Bill Wellman]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.67
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Kayo; Mrs. Mullins; Professor Smug
Whatya mean I'm gettin' dumber and dumber?
Reprinting
from Moon Mullins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
copyright Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate. Next Appearance in Super Comics #1.
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Kitty Higgins
Hey, mister!
Reprinting
from Kitty Higgins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
copyright Chicago Tribune NY News Syndicate. Bottom of Moon Mullins page.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
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?
Subject Matter
Popular Comics Contest
The dogs and cats and mice to the right are very hungry!
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Miscellaneous Advertisements

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Johnson and Smith Co.
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
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