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Issue: More Fun Comics #2 (26)
Publication Date: November 1937
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Issues: #2 (26) of 119 Issues (121 Printings)
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Nicholson Publishing Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 1937
Volume: 3
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 39 (24 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color cover; color, duotone, and black and white interior (#9-47); color interior (#48 onwards)
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint interior, paper covers (#9-11); glossy covers (#12 onwards)
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Genres: humorous
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A Landslide!

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Feature(s): New Adventure Comics
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Cover of New Adventure Comics #21.
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The Gas Murders, Part 1

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Genres: mystery
Character(s): Sandra McLane [Number 37]; Mr. Ames; Mr. Martin [Alex Nussdorf]
First Line: Number 37, it's good to see you again!
Synopsis: Sandra investigates a man who may be murdering people with gas.
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Genres: adventure, fantasy, occult
Character(s): unnamed scientist (death)
First Line: One evening, just as he is about to drop off to sleep, Dr. Occult sits bolt upright as he sights a wraith-like figure at the foot of his bed
Synopsis: A scientist pleads for Dr. Occult to go into the ether world to save his assistant, then attempts to kill him.
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Just for Fun
Character(s): Sam Rumona; Flash Jones
First Line: That feller with th' 'A' on his back is Sam Rumona th' miler!
Synopsis: Racers are identified by letters on their backs.
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Sonny Meets the Emancipated Woman!!

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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Sonny
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First Line: When you write to advertisers please say that you saw the ad in More Fun Comics
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First Line: Free mail coupon for big train book in full colors
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Character(s): Larry
First Line: Larry, we'd like to have you,-but...
Synopsis: Larry surprises some boys running the school show with his harmonica playing.
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Genres: adventure, sports
Character(s): Miss Jones; Mr. Pinnhead
First Line: Dear Pep, Mr. Pinnhead, the psychology professor, is conducting a survey among Riverdale students to determine the inherent qualities of rhythm and grace found in both sexes.
Synopsis: Pep has problems at an athletic experiment.
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Disclose Notes: Keith Chandler : Flessel was previously credited as scripter, but according to the Who's Who only supplied pencils and inks.
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Genres: adventure, military
Character(s): Wing Brady; Jim Padgett
First Line: Well! How does it feel to be a lieutenant, Wing?
Synopsis: Wing faces Jim again in the battalion field day boxing event.
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Prince of Patrania, Part 26

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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Spike Spalding; Count Alex (villain); King Philip; Pincus
First Line: His plans for gaining control of Patrania having been shattered, Count Alex slinks back to his house....!
Synopsis: Count Alex tries to kill the king.
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Writer(s): ? [as Jolly Bill]
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Feature(s): Fun Club
First Line: The competition between the States for the title of the most up-and-coming State of the month, grows more and more exciting.
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Episode 25

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Genres: historical
Character(s): Athelstane; Richard II; Rebecca; Brian deBois Gilbert; Ivanhoe; Cedric
First Line: When Athelstane concludes his tale he takes a vow to forfeit his claim to the English throne.
Synopsis: Ivanhoe races to fight as Rebecca's champion.
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Genres: humorous, western
Feature(s): Hanko the Cowhand
Character(s): Hanko; Nancy
First Line: Hmm-m-oh boy! An invite to a swell party at the dude ranch up yonder.
Synopsis: Hanko takes Nancy to the dance, but borrows his boss' suit without asking.
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Disclose Notes: Keith Chandler : Flessel was previously credited as scripter, but according to the Who's Who only supplied pencils and inks.
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Fang Gow of China, Part 26

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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Barry O'Neill; Jean Le Grand; Doctor Bonfils; Fang Gow; Ling Foo
First Line: Barry follows the man with a hole in his hand to Fang Gow's Port Said hideout where he hopes to rescue Inspector Le Grand's kidnaped daughter, Jean, and the famous Parisian surgeon, Doctor Bonfils.
Synopsis: Barry is captured by Fang Gow.
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Stubby
Character(s): Stubby; Steve
First Line: You've got one, Steve. Hang on to him I'll set my camera
Synopsis: Stubby films Steve trying to land a swordfish.
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The Murder of Lord Greystone, Part 1

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Genres: science fiction
Feature(s): Mark Marson
Character(s): Mark Marson; Monty Montague; Professor Hillary; Captain Waldo; Thor (watchman)
First Line: Mark and Monty have started for Blue Bay for a well-earned rest, a reward for their splendid work in saving Gail and her father, Professor Hillary, from the clutches of the Red People.
Synopsis: A friend of Professor Hillary's is murdered and Mark and Monty investigate.
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Genres: adventure
Feature(s): The Bradley Boys
Character(s): Tom Bradley; Jack Bradley; Nita Noble
First Line: The eternal triangle beclouds the lives of Tom and Jack Bradley. -And to make it worse they discover that Harry is also enamoured by Nita Noble - and still another-
Synopsis: Tom figures out a way to sink another man's date with Nita.
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Feature(s): Plato Psmith
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The Monarch Butterfly

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Genres: nature, non-fiction
Feature(s): The Nature Study Corner
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Jest Jokes
Character(s): Burlingame; Private Sullivan
First Line: He got it so he could find out what he says when he talks in his sleep
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Disclose Notes: Signed in several places as "Whit Ellsworth," "F. W. Ellsworth," "Fred W. Ellsworth," "F. W. E.," "Freddy Ellsworth," "F. Whitney Ellsworth," "Frederick Whitney Ellsworth," "Mr. Ellsworth," and "^ (His Mark)".

Nine one-panel cartoons.
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Episode 16

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Genres: historical
Character(s): D'Artagnan; Madam Bonancieux; the Duke of Buckingham
First Line: d'Artagnan has put the cardinal's men to flight and rescued pretty Madam Bonancieux.
Synopsis: D'Artagnan thinks he sees Madam Bonancieux with Aramis.
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Island Adventure, Part 16

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Genres: adventure, humorous
Feature(s): Woozy Watts
Character(s): Woozy Watts
First Line: Scientists have radioed that they've picked up Watt's trail!
Synopsis: People talk about Woozy while he's stuck on the island.
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Poser Page

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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Unc
Character(s): Unc
First Line: When I kick the ball, you get it and bring it back -- Understand??
Synopsis: Unc kicks a football and wants his dog to retrieve it.
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Plato Psmith
Character(s): Plato Psmith; Miss Spinks; Officer Cook
First Line: This book is a wow!
Synopsis: Plato reads a book on hypnotism.
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Part 14

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Genres: historical
Feature(s): Pirate Gold
Character(s): Tsang-Li; Captain Dennis; Jeff
First Line: The Flamingo, on it's way to China, is stopped by the ship of one Tsang-Li, a Chinese pirate.
Synopsis: Captain Dennis's ship is captured by pirates.
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Disclose Notes: Keith Chandler : Elven was previously credited as scripter, but according to the Who's Who only supplied pencils and inks.
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Genres: adventure
Character(s): Brad Hardy; Kardos; Queen Claudia
First Line: Kardos, I'm pretty sure this Baracula hunt was planned as a means of doing away with us.
Synopsis: Queen Claudia sends Brad and Kardos to hunt a Baracula expecting them to die.
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Talk About Talkies
Character(s): Jane Dewey (photo)
First Line: The bus driver applies the brakes, and we come to a stop beneath the lazily waving fronds of a giant palm tree.
Synopsis: An article on new performers in Hollywood, Jane Dewey, Evelyne Keyes, Walter Lawrence, and Mischa Auer.
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First Line: Now ready - new catalog of Lionel Trains
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Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Sampson, Jr.
Character(s): Sampson Jr.; Delilah; Dick Dare (picture)
First Line: Boy!! Here comes Delilah!
Synopsis: Junior saves Delilah from a bull.
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Linda and the Lumberjacks, Part 3

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Genres: adventure, childrens
Character(s): Linda; Scotty; Yvonne Darling; Jones
First Line: They told me my job fer today was to stand here an' watch fer a man on snowshoes an' then to holler!
Synopsis: It's mail day at camp.
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Genres: mystery, western
Character(s): Jack Woods; Dick Ailey; Pappa Benson (villain); Slug Malone (villain); Ma Nelson
First Line: Jack, in his search for Dick Riley and the bank robbers, chances to find Dick working in a lunch wagon--
Synopsis: Dick helps Jack capture the gang.
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Henry I "The Fowler" of Germany

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Genres: informational, non-fiction
Character(s): Jane; Johnny; Henry I
Synopsis: Jane and Johnny learn about Henry the first of Germany.
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Sam the Porter
Character(s): Sam
First Line: Sam, have you always worked here?
Synopsis: Sam used to work on a cattle boat.
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Frank Davis

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Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): It's a Fact
Character(s): Frank Davis; Francis Sommer
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Four facts.
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First Line: Broadcast thru your radio talk - sing - play
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