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Genres: superhero

Synopsis: Funnyman attempts to lasso a fleeing crook while riding his Trix-Cycle across a suspension bridge's cables.

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In Content Item: Flag

Funnyman #2 published March 1948
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]

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Pages: 1

Notes: Flessel is said to have drawn one cover; some however say this particular cover is Stein.

The Giant in the Doll House

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Genres: fantasy

Character(s): Hezekiah Flint; a group of circus performers [Bill, the Strongest Man in the World; the Fat Lady; Madame Mimi La Planche; the Lion-face Man; a man-gorilla; the Thinnest Man in the World; the Three Typhoons; Tiny Tommy; a tiny woman]

First Line: He dwarfed the house, lying in it. His left leg crushed the hall banister to twisted ruin.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Inside front and back covers.

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Genres: superhero

First Line: A stupendous, devastating roar! The crashing of masonry! Screams! Shrieks! Howls!... The Crime-Car has struck again!!

Synopsis: A crazed inventor creates a powerful car capable of breaking into banks and other establishments for the purpose of looting them. Funnyman counters with his junkmobile he calls the Jet-Jallopy, and the pair engage in an all-out auto battle royale.

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Reprint Notes: in Super Weird Heroes (IDW, 2016 series) #[nn] (November 2016) [page 1]

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Pages: 10

A Fool's Duel!

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Genres: superhero

Character(s): Monsieur Charles Cheval (villain, France's greatest duelist, introduction); Dolores (Cheval's lover, introduction); Dolores' escort (introduction)

First Line: What some people won't do to thelp others! Take Funnyman for instance.

Synopsis: Larry overhears a young woman pleading with her lover to flee the area, but he (Charles Cheval) threatens any rival of his with death if they try to make a move on Dolores as he leaves. Funnyman decides to teach the man proper American etiquette when it comes to women, and the two end up in a duel. Armed only with a wooden sword, Funnyman is no match for Cheval, who stabs the Daffy Daredevil in the heart, which is really a bag of red ink. When Dolores and her escort see this, she knocks Cheval to the ground, Funnyman slices Cheval's belt (causing his pants to fall down), and Cheval slinks off.

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Pages: 7

Slippery Slim!

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Genres: superhero

First Line: Here's a tale that's a mass of contradictions. Funnyman is a comic riot -- and yet he isn't!

Synopsis: June and Larry attend a "crook nabbing" lecture at City Hall by Sgt. Harrigan when it is announced that the "World's Slyest Jailbreaker", Slippery Sam, has escaped again. Funnyman and Sam duke it out, with Funnyman being knocked out by Sam, who then switches outfits with the hero and walks out of City Hall unmolested. It's only when June kisses "Funnyman" and his nose falls off that she realizes it's not the hero at all, and Funnyman eventually takes care of the fleeing felon.

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Pages: 9

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Genres: superhero

First Line: Some people look down on practical jokers, thinking they're crazy in th' head.

Synopsis: Funnyman explains the art of using physical comedy -- that is, using comedy to get physical with criminals.

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The Kute Knockout

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Genres: superhero

First Line: If it's laughter you're after -- if thrills will fill the bill -- then toss aside your cares and romp along with Funnyman...

Synopsis: A crazed doctor invents a robot girl to serve as a feminine lure for potential victims, luring these victims to dark street corners, dropping a hanky to the ground, and when the victim reaches down to get it, the robot bops the victim over the head with a mallet and cleans out their pockets.

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Talk - Sing - Play Through Your Own Radio

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First Line: Fool your friends -- give your own radio shows

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Notes: Back cover.