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Issue: Jumbo Comics #1 Public Domain
Publication Date: September 1938
 
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Publisher: FlagFiction House
Brand: none
On Sale Date: 07/12/1938
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
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Content Items: 28 (22 stories, 1 cover)
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Disclose Notes: The comic is oversized, with dimensions of 10.5" x 14.5".

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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: black and white (#1-8); color (#9 onwards)
Dimensions: tabloid:10.5 x 14 1/2 (#1-8); 8.5 x 10.5 inches (#9); standard Golden Age U.S. (#10 onwards)
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
?
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Uncle Otto; Hawks of the Seas; Peter Pupp; Sheena
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Miscellaneous
1
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Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Hello Kids! Greetings from Jumbo Jim (Jumbo says "Hi-ya")
A welcome from the editor and solicitation for reader submissions, along with indicia.
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1
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
anthropomorphic
Peter Pupp
Peter Pupp; Tinymite; Watt A. Dogg
Hello, folks--before we start out on this...
Introduction of Peter's sidekick, Tinymite. Peter and Tinymite are kidnapped in their sleep by The Rat, and delivered to evil scientist Watt A. Dogg, who intends to ship them to the moon to see if it is made of creme cheese. Peter attempts to seize control of the ship, and veers off-course, landing on a strange planet. Peter and Tinymite meet the sole inhabitant (who's identity is revealed next issue as The Weatherman).
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The Weatherman appears to be a potential inspiration for R. Crumb's character, Mr. Natural
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
historical
Hawks of the Seas
The Hawk, Fluth; Sagua; Merrystone
Merrystone's soldiers are scheming to seize the Hawk...
The Hawk learns of a plan by slaver Captain Merrystone to attack Hawk's ship at dawn in retaliation for Hawk's interference in his slave trade. Hawk, in disguise, eludes Merrystone's men, and returns to his ship to warn his men. Before the attack, Hawk's men board another of Merrystone's ships, and convinces them to free their slaves and join him. When dawn arrives, Merrystone finds Hawk under sail, and immune to his attack. Hawk waits to find his opportunity to follow through on his promise of returning the slaves to their home.
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Reprints pages 41-45 of the Eisner-Iger syndicated "Hawks of the Seas" Sunday strip - full size, without color. Earlier pages were reprinted in Quality's Feature Funnies 3 through 12.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
childrens
Bobby
Bobby; Miss Eiffel; Philip Fadeout
It's a pleasure to meet you, young man.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
childrens
Puzzle Phun
Can you paint Paddy in the bright and...
fun activity page, including coloring-book item, complete a nursery rhyme, connect the dots, word puzzle, and "find the objects". There is a second one-page Puzzle Phun feature in sequence 16.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (adaptor)
Subject Matter
adventure
The Count of Monte Cristo
Edmond Dantes; M. Danglars; Fernand Mondego; the fair Mercedes; Mr. Morrell
On February 24, 1815, the stout ship Pharoah...
The ship "Pharoah" returns to Marsaille as Napoleon Bonaparte threatens upheaval in France. The ship owner Morrelle learns Edmond Dantes has assumed command during the voyage upon the death of Capt. Leclare, which has rankled Dante's rival, Danglars. Dantes possesses a letter, given to him by Leclare, with instructions to deliver it when the password "Elba" is given. Dantes delivers it, but is witnessed by Danglars. Dantes then visits his fiancee, and learns that of a jealous rival for her affection, Fernand Mondego, who would kill his rival. Danglars schemes with Mondego to make it so.
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FlagThe Complete Jack Kirby #1 published January 1997
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Adapted from Alexandre Dumas's novel.
The Man Who Lived Twice (Part 1)

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
mystery
Spencer Steel
Spencer Steel; Doakes; Lucky Lucifer; Judge Grayson
Spencer, recuperating from a gunshot wound, intends to rest and go on vacation, until his friend and reporter, Doakes, informs him of the trial of "Lucky" Lucifer for murder. Spencer attends the trial, where Lucifer is found guilty and sentenced to hang. Lucifer vows vengeance on Judge Grayson, and sets in motion a plan. His gang kidnaps Lucifer's brother, a scientist with the knowledge to bring back the dead to life.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Strips #30 to #33. Strip #33 is additionally signed "Colebrook".
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
science fiction
The Diary of Dr. Hayward
Stuart Taylor; Kromo; Dr. Hayward; Lora/Laura Hayward
In the world of science a long forgotten...
Evil scientist Kromo kidnaps Stuart Taylor, and with his equipment, transfers their minds between their bodies. Dr. Hayward and his daughter Lora (Taylor's girlfriend), unaware that Kromo now controls Taylor's body, welcome Taylor home. Hayward catches on, but is overpowered by Taylor. Taylor captures Lora and departs.
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FlagThe Complete Jack Kirby #1 published January 1997
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The feature title "The Diary of Dr. Hayward" would change by issue 9 to "Weird Stories of the Supernatural", and again to "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" by issue 10. All stories featured Stuart Taylor, Dr. Hayward, and Lora (changed to Laura by issue 6).

Universal Phoenix Features Syndicate copyright notice on pages 1 and 4.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Uncle Otto
Uncle Otto
Sanitary hot dog factory--visitors invited
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Four one-page gag strips. Two are dated - 9-6-37 and 11-15-37 - and both have the United Phoenix Features colophon.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
celebrity
Stars On Parade
Fay Wray (first strip); Eddie Cantor (first strip); Clark Gable (first strip); Dame May Whitty (first strip); Anna Sten (second strip); Victor Moore (second strip); Miriam Jordan (second strip); Harpo Marx (second strip); Shirley Temple (third strip); Ramon Navarro (third strip); Edgar Bergen (third strip); Buddy Ebsen (fourth strip); Billy Gilbert (fourth strip); Walt Disney (fourth strip)
One of the loveliest girls in Hollywood, Fay...
short bios for Fay Wray, Eddie Kantor, Clark Gable, Dame May Whitty, Anna Sten, Miriam Jordan, Harpo Marx, Shirley Temple, Ramon Novarro, Edgar Bergen, Buddy Ebsen, Billy Gilbert, and Walt Disney.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Audrey (Toni) Blum was married to Bill Bossert and it is possible that he did the art as "Lorna Lane".

Four discrete strips, each bearing the Universal Phoenix Features colophon. Dated 12-6-37, 11-22-37 and 9-6-38 (the fourth has no date).
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Jest Laffs
If you split, I'll give you the combination.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Six unrelated one panel gags.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Pee Wee
Pee Wee; Bushy; Uncle Shamus
Say, Pee Wee, what do you call a guy...
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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4 x 4 panel strips, the first dated 8-16-37, the third 5-3.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
jungle
Sheena [Sheena Rivington]; Bob Reynolds (appears in all Sheena stories); Professor Van Dyke
In search of the mysterious Sheena, Bob Reynolds...
Bob Reynolds and Prof. Van Dyke search for the elusive Sheena, but are captured by her guards. They escape, but, instead of fleeing, approach Sheena in her throne room, and Van Dyke speaks to Sheena in her tongue, stating that they are friendly. Sheena's medicine man regales them with the story of how Sheena came to be Queen of the Jungle. The story begins with an invading force of Moguls. The wildness of the land and the resistance of the native people whittled their numbers down, until the small remaining group of them settled, and lived with the natives. (continued)
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FlagOut of the Shadows #[nn] published June 2012
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Miscellaneous
5
Script is reportedly by Eisner.

Strips #11 to #15.
Build the Flash

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
aviation, informational, non-fiction
Modern 'Planes and Model Building
Background information and model-building instructions for two planes, the Bermuda Clipper and the Waco C-7.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Miscellaneous
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Strips #17 and #23.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Gilda Gay
Gilda Gay; Buster; Joe; Monty
Gosh, Gilda, this is the tenth time I've...
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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4 x 4 panel stand alone strips.
[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
childrens
Puzzle Phun
Jane loved to strut in diamonds and satin
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Miscellaneous
1
Lost in the Arctic

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? [as Owen Finbar] (credited)
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
adventure
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Miscellaneous
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Six spot illustrations by various artists - including Will James and possibly John Forte and Bob Schwartz - possibly reprinted from various pulp magazines.
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
adventure
Quasimodo; Jehan; Esmeralda; Phoebus; Claude Frollo
Paris 1482. The narrow street of the ancient...
Quasimodo, a deformed unfortunate, spends his days confined to Notre Dame, acting as bell-ringer. He is lured by a festival to the Town square, espies Esmeralda, and falls in love. Evil Jehan, who lusts for Esmeralda, lures Quasimodo to kidnap her. Quasimodo is captured, and put into the pillory. Only Esmeralda show mercy on him. Esmeralda has a romantic rendezvous with her rescuer, but the jealous Jehan murders him. Esmeralda is framed for the murder, and sentenced to hang, only to be saved at the last minute by Quasimodo.
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From the classic novel by Victor Hugo.

Credit reads "Pictured by Dick Briefer" which does not necessarily suggest that he is also the writer.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
childrens
The Adventures of Tom Sherrill
Tom Sherrill; Ellen Sherrill; Chief Pow-Pow
Chapter one. Escape. The story of a sturdy...
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? [as Morgan Thomas]
?
?
Subject Matter
espionage
ZX-5 Spies In Action
ZX-5; Major Jason
Transovania has declared war and early one morning...
The country of Transovania has become provocative, bombing their neighbor Chesterland's munitions plant. Chesterland needs intel in order to respond to the aggression, and sends superspy ZX-5 to infiltrate Transovanian operations in the Kale Valley.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Artwork mostly by Eisner.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
Subject Matter
informational, non-fiction, sports
Heroes of Sport
Tom McAuliffe of Buffalo, the armless golfer, played...
spot illustrations and bios provided for Tom McAuliffe, "Lefty" Grove, Terry McGovern, Cleve Brown, "Battling" Nelson, Ben Heller, Honus Wagner, Helen Wills Moody, Henry Lewis, Walter Hagen, and Jimmy Johnson.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Miscellaneous
1
Four single tier strips by three different artists.
Strip #1 - dated 12-6-37, by Edwin Laughlin.
Strip #2 - dated Oct. 28, 1937, by Will Eisner (as Erwin).
Strip #3 - dated 5-3, by Will Eisner (as Erwin).
Strip #4 - dated -37, by Bob Gustafson.
Island of Gold

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? [as Capt. Dennis Drake] (credited)
? (3 spot illustrations)
? (3 spot illustrations)
typeset
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
Three illustrations, two different artists. Possible translation of art signatures: "R. Thomay" and "Hofer." Perhaps sourced from various pulps.
Jumbo Jim's Prize Party

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? (ad copy)
?
?
?
Subject Matter
advertising a cartoon contest for readers
Jumbo Jim
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
as Jumbo Jim's Prize Party [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Promotional circulation builder
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? [as Geo. Thatcher] (credited)
?
Subject Matter
mystery
Inspector Dayton
Inspector Dayton; Joe the Fink; "Ace of Spades"
Inspector Day (sic) has come upon a smuggling ring...
Inspector Dayton has finally crossed paths with the smuggling ring he has been hunting, only to be captured. He escapes, and makes it to the police station, with a plan to capture the ring, known as "The Ace of Spades". The gang manages to elude Dayton's trap, but not without leaving clues to their whereabouts.
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FlagJerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics #1 published June 1985
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Art previously credited to "Jack Kirby ?".
Page four indicates that it is Strip #50, suggesting that this is sequence #47 to #50.
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
western
Wilton of the West
Wilton; Bart Lugar; Luke Reed; Billy Danson; Major Murdock
The sherrif (sic) and his men are trapped in...
Bart Luger and his band of cutthroats have the Sheriff and his posse surrounded, but Wilton and little Billy flank them. When Billy is in danger of being shot, Wilton has no choice but to engage Bart, and a fight ensues. Wilton knocks out Bart, and attempts to take him captive, but Bart's gang puts a bullet in his back. Billy rides for help, and finds a group of rangers, who bear down on the gang. (continued)
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FlagThe Complete Jack Kirby #1 published January 1997
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Miscellaneous
4
[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Jest Laffs
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Seven unrelated gags by different artists, the fourth of which is signed by Bob Kane.
[untitled]

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
non-fiction
Famous Detectives
Ben Rosenberg (detective); Lee Harris; Charles Palatino (villain); Vincent Ceffelli (villain, Palatino's partner)
I'm certain the readers of this magazine would be interested...
Writer / artist Lee Harris interviews Ben Rosenberg, famed detective, highlighting his career and his tracking down of two felons. Harris draws himself into the feature.
Reprinting
in Alter Ego (TwoMorrows, 1999 series), Vol. 3, #125 (June 2014) (in black-and-white)
in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorn, 1985) June 1985
Miscellaneous
1
Out of proper sequence.

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