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Famous Funnies (1934) comic books 1948

  • Issue #162
    Famous Funnies (1934) 162
    • 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Light Staple rust

    New Years cover. Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Dickie Dare"; by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Scorchy Smith" by Rodlow Willard; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Nautical Twist" text story by Mickey K. Marks. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #164
    Famous Funnies (1934) 164

    Contains comic strip reprints and a text story. In order of appearance: "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Dickie Dare" by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Bobby Sox" by Martha B. Links; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Canyon Killers" text story by Howard Haynes. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #166
    Famous Funnies (1934) 166

    Contains comic strip reprints and a text story. In order of appearance: "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Dickie Dare" by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Bobby Sox" by Martha B. Links; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "The World's Ugliest Horse" text story by Paul Norton. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #169
    Famous Funnies (1934) 169
    • 3" spine tear from top. Cover detached at one staple.

    Cover by Stephen Douglas. Stories and art by Stephen Douglas, Allen Saunders, Elmer Woggon, Clifford McBride, Philip Francis Nowlan, Rick Yager (credited as Dick Calkins), Claude Dunnagan, Rodlow Willard, Mabel Burwick (credited as Odin), Martha B. Links, and Ralph Briggs Fuller. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Jo's disappearance puts Scorchy Smith on the trail of the crimelord called The Dragon. Oaky Doaks must reclaim a lost treasure for King Arthur. The first professional work by future EC legend Al Williamson appears in a house ad. Steve Roper and Wahoo; Napoleon; Buck Rogers; Scorchy Smith; Hi-Jack Junction; Dickie Dare; Bobby Sox; Oaky Doaks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #171
    Famous Funnies (1934) 171

    Cover by Martha B. Links. Stories and art by Allen Saunders, Elmer Woggon, Clifford McBride, Philip Francis Nowlan, Rick Yager (credited as Dick Calkins), Claude Dunnagan, Rodlow Willard, Mabel Burwick (credited as Odin), Martha B. Links, and Ralph Briggs Fuller. The long-running series that introduced "comic books" to the world, featuring reprints of comic strips. Scorchy Smith tracks The Dragon to an illegal wrestling match, but Jo is injured in the chase. Morgana traps Oaky Doaks, but luckily his horse Nellie is nearby. Dickie Dare dons a disguise in the Philippines, but he isn't prepared for the local intoxicants. Also featuring a full-page ad for movie and celebrity stills from Irving Klaw, better known these days as the man who "discovered" pinup model Bettie Page. Steve Roper and Wahoo; Napoleon; Buck Rogers; Scorchy Smith; Potential Killer; Dickie Dare; Bobby Sox; Oaky Doaks. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #172
    Famous Funnies (1934) 172

    Contains comic strip reprints and a text story. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Steve Roper and Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Dickie Dare" by Mabel Burwick (as Odin); "Bobby Sox" by Martha B. Links; "Scorchy Smith" by Rodlow Willard; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Steam Test" text story. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.