Sparky comic books issue 2

Stories and art by Boody Rogers. The creation of legendary cartoonist Boody Rogers, Sparky Watts was given superpowers by his pal Doc Static, whose inventions send Sparky on wacky misadventures. While flying, Sparky spots Nazi U-boats stalking Allied convoys, and disguises himself as a giant chicken to attack them. Then Sparky is stranded on a desert island with two beautiful women, both of whom want to be his queen. Plus the adventures of Tree-Top Timmons, a Lil Abner-style hillbilly from a Boody-created comic strip. Sparky Watts; Tree-Top Timmons. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

An interesting promotional comic published by the Natonal Fire Protection Association, telling the story of fire control and home safety, with a history of candles and matches. 6.75-in. x 4.75-in.; full color; 16 newsprint pages.

Stories, art and cover by Steve Peters. The first issue-length Sparky story, created as a 24-hour comic. When Sparky learns that his creator plans to sell him out to Hollywood, he takes action, as only a reality-hopping cartoon character can. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Stories, art and cover by Steve Peters. Back cover by Dre Grigoropol and Steve Peters. Peters builds on the Sparky story from issue #2 (included here) with another connected story, both created as 24-hour comics. When Sparky learns that his creator plans to sell him out to Hollywood, he takes action as only a reality-hopping cartoon character can; in desperation, cartoonist Steve seeks help from the Steve of the future. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $5.00.