Issue Details

Issue	#99
Published	May 1944
Frequency	Monthly
Cover Price	0.10 USD
Pages	52
Editing	?
Notes	Copyright 1944 by Dell Publishing Co., Inc.

Cover Details

Characters	Smokey Stover
Genre	Crime; Adventure; Aviation; Humor
Pencils	Jim Chambers (signed)
Inks	Jim Chambers (signed)

1 page The Gumps story "Yes, Mr. Gumps success is the talk of the neighborhood"

Characters	Andrew Gump; Min Gump; Uncle Bim Gump; Millie Gump; Mrs. Crunch; Jay Golden Fleecer; Hortense De Stross
Script	Gus Edson
Pencils	Gus Edson
Inks	Gus Edson
Notes	On inside front cover in black, white and red.
Reprinted	from Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1938]

8 page Smilin' Jack story "After Dixie leaves for Europe to have an operation"

Characters	Smilin' Jack [Jack Martin]; Downwind Jaxon; Sweet Dreams; Gumbo Grabber; Joy Beaverduck; Bugs; Dixie (flashback); Hot Foot
Genre	Adventure; Aviation
Script	Zack Mosley
Pencils	Zack Mosley
Inks	Zack Mosley
Reprinted	from News Syndicate Co., Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1940]

6 page Terry and the Pirates story "Pat, April and Capt. Blaze have stumbled upon..."

Characters	Pat Ryan; April Kane; Raven Sherman; Captain Blaze; Han
Genre	Adventure
Script	Milton Caniff
Pencils	Milton Caniff
Inks	Milton Caniff
Reprinted	from News Syndicate Co., Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1940]

5 page Dr. Bobbs story "Off on a vaction, Dr. Bobbs joins Dr. Prentice"

Characters	Dr. Stephen Bobbs; Dr. Brad Prentice; Mrs. Spritch; Bernice; Mr. Jaundick; Mrs. Jaundick; Gloria Jaundick; Mrs. Pinkky; Jean Pinkky; Jan; Dr. Bloodgood; Milligan
Genre	Drama
Script	Elliot Caplin
Pencils	Jay McArdle
Inks	Jay McArdle
Reprinted	from King Features Syndicate, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint]

6 page Felix the Cat story "While working in a curio shop"

Characters	Felix the Cat; Phyllis
Genre	Funny Animal
Script	Pat Sullivan
Pencils	Pat Sullivan
Inks	Pat Sullivan
Reprinted	from King Features Syndicate, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1932]

2 page Polly and her Pals story "Sakes alive, Ash, what happened?"

Characters	Sam'l Perkins [Paw]; Suzie Perkins [Maw]; Ash; Pearl
Script	Cliff Sterrett
Pencils	Cliff Sterrett
Inks	Cliff Sterrett
Reprinted	from King Features Syndicate, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1942]

3 page Gasoline Alley story "Nina an' I got along all right yesterday"

Characters	Skeezix Wallet; Nina Clock; Tops; Jessica; Hap Ducker (first appearance); Mr. Clock
Genre	Drama
Script	Frank King
Pencils	Frank King
Inks	Frank King
Reprinted	from Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1938]

2 page Elza Poppin story "A new recruit, Sarge"

Characters	Elza Poppin
Genre	War; Humor
Script	Ole Olsen ?; Chic Johnson ?
Pencils	George Swanson [signed as Swan]
Inks	George Swanson [signed as Swan]
Reprinted	from King Features Syndicate, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1942]

6 page Gang Busters story "Plenty of work for tow wagons nowadays"

Characters	Officer Feeney; Jerry Regan; Bob Forbush; Monk (villain)
Genre	Crime
Notes	Based on Phillips H. Lord's famous radio feathure. Copyright 1944 by Phillips H. Lord, Incorporated.

2 page text story "The Torch of Liberty"

Characters	Papa Latourelle; Paul Dupree
Script	Robert S. Callender [as R. S. Callender]
Pencils	Robert S. Callender ?
Inks	Robert S. Callender ?
Letters	typeset
Notes	Copyright 1944 by R. S. Callender.

2 page Etta Kett story "Hello Mrs. Kett! Is Etta home?"

Characters	Etta Kett; Mrs. Kett; Edward
Script	Paul Robinson
Pencils	Paul Robinson
Inks	Paul Robinson
Reprinted	from King Features Syndicate, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1942]

3 page Toots and Casper story "By jove I forgot to ask Stella what show she'd like to see"

Characters	Toots Hawkins; Casper Hawkins; Buttercup Hawkins; Uncle Everett; Johnny; Stella Clinker; Reggie; Teddy Hoofer; Colonel Hoofer; Joe
Script	Jimmy Murphy
Pencils	Jimmy Murphy
Inks	Jimmy Murphy
Reprinted	from King Features, Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1942]

3 page Lew Loyal story "Lew has been captured by the ring of saboteurs"

Characters	Lew Loyal; Betsy
Genre	Spy
Script	Milt Youngren
Pencils	Milt Youngren
Inks	Milt Youngren
Notes	Includes secret message for Lew Loyal patriots.
Reprinted	from Chicago Tribune, The ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1940]

1 page Smokey Stover story "That's a fine how-do-you-dew, Chief"]

Characters	Smokey Stover; Chief
Genre	Humor
Script	Bill Holman
Pencils	Bill Holman
Inks	Bill Holman
Notes	On inside back cover in black, white and red.
Reprinted	from News Syndicate Co., Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1941]

1 page Spooky story "Bomb's Rush"

Characters	Spooky; Fenwick Flooky
Genre	Funny Animal
Script	Bill Holman [as Fenwick Flooky]
Pencils	Bill Holman [as Fenwick Flooky]
Inks	Bill Holman [as Fenwick Flooky]
Notes	Back cover
Reprinted	from News Syndicate Co., Inc. ? [newspaper strip reprint, copyright 1941]