Comedy #[69]
(January 1963)

Marvel, 1951? Series
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Price
0.35 USD
Pages
100
Indicia Frequency
every other month
On-sale Date
1962-11
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Timely Features Inc.
Editing
?

Issue Notes

No volume or number is printed in this issue.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

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Script
Kurt Schaffenberger
Pencils
Kurt Schaffenberger
Inks
Kurt Schaffenberger
Colors
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I wouldn't sit too close, Daniel
Genre
humor
Characters
Daniel; Daniel's wife; showgirls
Keywords
nightclub

Indexer Notes

Art credit from Bill Devine.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 1)

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Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'm your husband's new secretary
Genre
humor
Characters
secretary; boss' wife
Keywords
sick bed

Indexer Notes

Page 3. Indicia appears at bottom of page.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 2)

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Script
Bill Wenzel (signed as Wenzel)
Pencils
Bill Wenzel (signed as Wenzel)
Inks
Bill Wenzel (signed as Wenzel)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Sure I've quit smoking, but I certainly
Genre
humor
Characters
cigarette girl; man
Keywords
cigarettes; smoking

Indexer Notes

Page 4

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Script
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Pencils
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Inks
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Is it safe to come out now, Kathy?!
Genre
humor
Characters
Kathy; man; Kathy's man
Keywords
beach

Indexer Notes

Page 5. Cartoon is a collage with a woman's photograph with other characters drawn in.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 4)

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Script
?
Pencils
Quentin Mims ?
Inks
Quentin Mims ?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Oh, Frank - it matches the twinkle in your eye!
Genre
humor
Characters
Frank; Frank's girlfriend
Keywords
diamond ring

Indexer Notes

Page 6. Signature is not legible.

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Script
Richard Longmate (signed as Longmate)
Pencils
Richard Longmate (signed as Longmate)
Inks
Richard Longmate (signed as Longmate)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Well, Bob - you haven't said how you like
Genre
humor
Characters
Bob; Bob's date
Keywords
fallout shelter

Indexer Notes

Page 7.

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?
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?
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
These Christmas office parties are starting
Genre
humor
Characters
office workers
Keywords
Christmas; office party; stock room

Indexer Notes

Page 8

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Script
Frank Beaven (signed as Rekoj)
Pencils
Frank Beaven (signed as Rekoj)
Inks
Frank Beaven (signed as Rekoj)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Go ahead and order - don't worry about me!
Genre
humor
Characters
blonde woman; older man; waiter
Keywords
menu; restaurant

Indexer Notes

Page 10. Art credit from the Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum blog.

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?
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?
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?
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I hate wearing a costume, so I decided
Genre
humor
Characters
Eve; Satan
Keywords
costume party; snake

Indexer Notes

Page 11. Stylized signature is not legible.

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Script
Bill Kresse (signed)
Pencils
Bill Kresse (signed)
Inks
Bill Kresse (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Gosh, Larry - you say the sweetest things!
Genre
humor
Characters
Larry (artist); model
Keywords
modern art

Indexer Notes

Page 12.

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Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
But really - I wasn't laughing at your dancing
Genre
humor
Characters
bearded man; dance instructor
Keywords
dance school

Indexer Notes

Page 13

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Script
Jack Lohr (signed)
Pencils
Jack Lohr (signed)
Inks
Jack Lohr (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'm quitting the show - Mr. Harlock has offered me
Genre
humor
Characters
chorus girl; Mr. Harlock; stage manager
Keywords
back stage

Indexer Notes

Page 14

A Day in the Country! (Table of Contents: 12)

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Genre
humor; animal; children; nature
Characters
Bertha; Ovan; Peter; Anna
Synopsis
A farmer's wife observes the work of nature on a perfect spring afternoon.
Keywords
animals; farm; sewing

Indexer Notes

Page 15

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Classics in Cartoons; Romeo and Juliet / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Script
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Pencils
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Inks
? (illustration)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
How are ya fixed for blades!
Genre
humor
Keywords
swords

Indexer Notes

Page 16. This is a 19th century illustration with a humorous caption.

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Script
Homer Provence (signed as Homer)
Pencils
Homer Provence (signed as Homer)
Inks
Homer Provence (signed as Homer)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I promised your folks I'd spank you once a week
Genre
humor
Characters
two women
Keywords
nylons; spanking

Indexer Notes

Page 17

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Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Well, if it's an experienced woman you want,
Genre
humor
Characters
blonde woman; man; woman's mother
Keywords
mink stole

Indexer Notes

Page 18

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Script
Dan DeCarlo (signed as DSD)
Pencils
Dan DeCarlo (signed as DSD)
Inks
Dan DeCarlo (signed as DSD)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'm not complaining, Mr. Bopkins but
Characters
Mr. Bopkins; maid

Indexer Notes

Page 19

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Script
Bo Brown (signed)
Pencils
Bo Brown (signed)
Inks
Bo Brown (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I recommend the club steak
Genre
humor
Characters
waiter; dining man
Keywords
menu; restaurant

Indexer Notes

Page 20

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Script
Henry Boltinoff
Pencils
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inks
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'm just a career girl at heart
Genre
humor
Characters
two women
Keywords
lounge; martini

Indexer Notes

Page 20

The Drink That gets You In Fine Shape! (Table of Contents: 19)

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Script
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Pencils
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Inks
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Letters
typeset

Genre
humor
Characters
Blonde woman (photograph); man

Indexer Notes

Page 21. Cartoon is a collage with a woman's photograph with another character drawn in.

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Script
Sylvia Getsler (signed)
Pencils
Sylvia Getsler (signed)
Inks
Sylvia Getsler (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Some metronomes, huh, Harry?!
Genre
humor
Characters
female singer; Harry; Harry's friend
Keywords
microphone; night club

Indexer Notes

Page 22

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Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
It seems silly to have the walls sound-proofed in just an
Genre
humor
Characters
Mr. Vaniver; blonde woman
Keywords
drinks; mink stole

Indexer Notes

Page 23

The Way the Cookie Crumbles! (Table of Contents: 22)

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Genre
humor

Indexer Notes

Page 24. Three short anecdotes.

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Script
Mike L. Glynn (signed as Glynn)
Pencils
Mike L. Glynn (signed as Glynn)
Inks
Mike L. Glynn (signed as Glynn)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
What sign?!
Genre
humor
Characters
brunette woman; police officer
Keywords
grass

Indexer Notes

Page 25

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Reamer Keller ? (signed as R. K.)
Pencils
Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
Inks
Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
My teacher warned me that there were bosses like
Genre
humor
Characters
blonde secretary; boss
Keywords
office

Indexer Notes

Page 26

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?
Pencils
Paul Murry (signed as Pablo)
Inks
Paul Murry (signed as Pablo)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
The Airlift seems to be bringing some interesting
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; two men
Keywords
Berlin Airlift; park bench; windy

Indexer Notes

Page 27

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Script
Bo Brown (signed)
Pencils
Bo Brown (signed)
Inks
Bo Brown (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
That new man Johnson has a good head on his shoulders!
Genre
humor
Characters
Johnson; woman; two business men

Indexer Notes

Page 28

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Script
Marvin Tannenberg (signed as Tann)
Pencils
Marvin Tannenberg (signed as Tann)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
He's carrying this physical fitness program too far!
Genre
humor
Characters
Navy admiral; Army general
Keywords
physical fitness; President Kennedy; roller skates; scooter; the White House

Indexer Notes

Page 29. Pencils with shading only, no inks.

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? (illustration)
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Tell me, Nostradomus, do you predict
Genre
humor
Characters
Nostradomus; man
Keywords
1967; moon; prediction

Indexer Notes

Page 30. This is a 19th century illustration with a humorous caption.

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?
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?
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Maybe painting the apartment will take your mind off that
Genre
humor
Characters
man; wife; woman next door
Keywords
painting; window

Indexer Notes

Page 31

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Script
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Pencils
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Inks
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Letters
Basil Wolverton (signed)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
The fiend who suddenly rubs your scalp
Genre
humor
Characters
two men

Indexer Notes

Page 32. Printed panel measures 2 inches by 3.25 inches.

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Script
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Pencils
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Inks
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Letters
Basil Wolverton (signed)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Drivers who get us terribly steamy
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman driver
Keywords
car crash

Indexer Notes

Page 32. Printed panel measures 2 inches by 3.25 inches.

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Pencils
Gaute Moe ?
Inks
Gaute Moe ?
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
It's already been taken care of -
Genre
humor
Characters
Man; bar tender; woman
Keywords
bar; liquor

Indexer Notes

Page 33. Artist signature is not legible.

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Script
Jack Ficklen (signed as Herc)
Pencils
Jack Ficklen (signed as Herc)
Inks
Jack Ficklen (signed as Herc)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Father is a pushover for parlor tricks!
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; woman's father, man
Keywords
lamp; parlor; rifle

Indexer Notes

Page 34. A copy of "Joker" magazine sits on a table.

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Reamer Keller ? (signed as R. K.)
Pencils
Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
Inks
Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
My efficiency expert said I was losing thousands
Genre
humor
Characters
two businessmen; three secretaries
Keywords
file cabinets; office

Indexer Notes

Page 37

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Numskulls in the News / cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Pencils
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Inks
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Letters
Basil Wolverton (signed)

Genre
humor
Characters
Sylvester Pester; Hester Pester
Keywords
beefsteak; food chopper; Muddle Montana

Indexer Notes

Page 38

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?
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?
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I don't see how you can go out with Spike
Genre
humor
Characters
mother; daughter
Keywords
bedroom; dressing

Indexer Notes

Page 39

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?
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? [as Eaharris] (signed)
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? [as Eaharris] (signed)
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
You're whistling at your own wife, stupid!
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman
Keywords
Arabian

Indexer Notes

Page 40

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Script
William Boserman (signed as Boserman)
Pencils
William Boserman (signed as Boserman)
Inks
William Boserman (signed as Boserman)
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
...and she thought it was chocolate candy
Genre
humor
Characters
woman
Keywords
laxative; telephone

Indexer Notes

Page 40

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Script
Al Kaufman (signed)
Pencils
Al Kaufman (signed)
Inks
Al Kaufman (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
But are you sure you've given your marriage a fair trial?!
Genre
humor
Characters
attorney; bride
Keywords
bridal gown; flowers

Indexer Notes

Page 41

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Script
Bill Wenzel (signed as Wenzel)
Pencils
Bill Wenzel (signed as Wenzel)
Inks
Bill Wenzel (signed as Wenzel)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Deft, Mr. Broadbent - deft!
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; man
Reprints
Keywords
bra; fencing; swords

Indexer Notes

Page 44

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Classics in Cartoons; MacBeth / illustration / 1 page (report information)

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? (illustration)
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? (illustration)
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
After he drops the other shoe, wait six minutes
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman
Keywords
dagger; stairway

Indexer Notes

Page 45. This is a 19th century illustration with a humorous caption.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 42)

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Spaar (signed as Spaar)
Pencils
Spaar (signed as Spaar)
Inks
Spaar (signed as Spaar)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I guess you're right - this is a whistle stop!
Genre
humor
Characters
two women; five men
Keywords
Pumpville; railroad station; wolf whistle

Indexer Notes

Page 47

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Script
King Leer (signed)
Pencils
King Leer (signed)
Inks
King Leer (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
No, sir - I didn't give them fresh water this morning
Genre
humor
Characters
older gentleman; maid
Keywords
aquarium; feather duster; goldfish; scantily clad

Indexer Notes

Page 48

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Stanley Rayon (signed as Rayon)
Pencils
Stanley Rayon (signed as Rayon)
Inks
Stanley Rayon (signed as Rayon)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Hmm - just as I thought - you should not wear a ribbon
Genre
humor
Characters
doctor; woman
Keywords
doctor's office

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Page 49

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Art Helfant (signed)
Pencils
Art Helfant (signed)
Inks
Art Helfant (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
With my notions and your ideas, we can really
Genre
humor
Characters
saleswoman; man
Keywords
department store

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Page 52

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Script
Al Kaufman (signed)
Pencils
Al Kaufman (signed)
Inks
Al Kaufman (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I don't think much of the choices of that
Genre
humor
Characters
man; wife; woman; delivery man
Keywords
cage

Indexer Notes

Page 53

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Ed Dahlin (signed)
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Ed Dahlin (signed)
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Ed Dahlin (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
They say everything he touches turns to alimony!
Genre
humor
Characters
two women; older man
Keywords
lounge; martinis

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Page 54

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?
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? [as Sernani] (signed)
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? [as Sernani] (signed)
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
I didn't get a parking ticket today
Genre
humor
Characters
husband; wife
Keywords
gloves; newspaper

Indexer Notes

Page 54

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Hal Sharp (signed as Sharp)
Pencils
Hal Sharp (signed as Sharp)
Inks
Hal Sharp (signed as Sharp)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
It's Junior's first pair of long pants!
Genre
humor
Characters
Junior; tailor; Junior's mother; Junior's father
Keywords
scissors; suspenders

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Page 55

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George Wagner (signed)
Pencils
George Wagner (signed)
Inks
George Wagner (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
You haven't typed a word in six months
Genre
humor
Characters
secretary; boss
Keywords
desk; office

Indexer Notes

Page 56

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Emory Prieur (signed)
Pencils
Emory Prieur (signed)
Inks
Emory Prieur (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
What time does charity begin at home?!
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; man
Keywords
carnival; kissing booth

Indexer Notes

Page 57

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Reamer Keller ? (signed as R. K.)
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Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
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Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
It's that man across the street
Genre
humor
Characters
two women
Keywords
college dorm; Ohio

Indexer Notes

Page 57

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Script
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Pencils
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Inks
Basil Wolverton (signed)
Letters
Basil Wolverton (signed)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Someone should drop a heavy boulder
Genre
humor
Characters
two men
Keywords
bank teller; cash

Indexer Notes

Page 60

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?
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?
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
He's lost weight since he got married
Genre
humor
Characters
married man; wife; two men
Keywords
fur wrap; Ye Clover Club

Indexer Notes

Page 61

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Script
Jack Pierce (signed)
Pencils
Jack Pierce (signed)
Inks
Jack Pierce (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
...and that's a very carefully folded ten dollar bill which
Genre
humor
Characters
woman at bar; man in uniform
Keywords
bar; martini; military

Indexer Notes

Page 62

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? (illustration)
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? (illustration)
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
The apple pie was delicious - what else can I have?!
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman

Indexer Notes

Page 63. This is a 19th century illustration with a humorous caption.

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Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
My wife and I would like to go by way of Buffalo.
Genre
humor
Characters
husband; wife; ticket agent
Keywords
Chicago; train station

Indexer Notes

Page 64

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?
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?
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
Are you sure you didn't marry me just because I can cook?!
Genre
humor
Characters
sultan; bride; harem girls
Keywords
harem

Indexer Notes

Page 65

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C. Stanley (signed)
Pencils
C. Stanley (signed)
Inks
C. Stanley (signed)
Letters
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First Line of Dialogue or Text
But dear - the menu calls for tossed salad!
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman; two waiters
Keywords
restaurant; tossed salad

Indexer Notes

Page 65

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Woolsey (signed)
Inks
Woolsey (signed)

Genre
humor
Synopsis
Cartoon of a "Men Working" sign with flag and pair of ladies' underwear.

Indexer Notes

Page 65

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 61)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? [as Bima] (signed)
Inks
? [as Bima] (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
My advice to you is to buy some clothes
Genre
humor
Characters
doctor; female patient
Keywords
doctor's office

Indexer Notes

Page 67

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 62)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? [as Bill A] (signed)
Inks
? [as Bill A] (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Sis says he'll be down as soon as she slips on something!
Genre
humor
Characters
Sis; brother; man at door
Keywords
soap; staircase

Indexer Notes

Page 68. Last name of artist is not legible, begins with the letter A. Caption has an error, as "he'll" should be "she'll".

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 63)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Reamer Keller ? (signed as R. K.)
Pencils
Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
Inks
Reamer Keller (signed as R. K.)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
To get back to my soup order - hold that chicken
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; waiter
Keywords
Cincinnati; menu; restaurant

Indexer Notes

Page 70

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 64)

cartoon / 0.67 page (report information)

Pencils
? [as Angonés 62] (signed)
Inks
? [as Angonés 62] (signed)

Genre
humor
Characters
grocery store clerk
Synopsis
A clerk is having trouble building a display of cans.
Keywords
cans; pyramid

Indexer Notes

Page 71

How to Succeed at Romance - by Really Trying Hard! (Table of Contents: 65)

comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script
Lowell Hoppes (signed as Hoppes)
Pencils
Lowell Hoppes (signed as Hoppes)
Inks
Lowell Hoppes (signed as Hoppes)
Letters
typeset

Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman
Keywords
black eye; office

Indexer Notes

Pages 76 and 77. Eight panel story.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 66)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
If you're looking for something practical for your
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; salesman
Keywords
haberdasher; necktie

Indexer Notes

Page 78

Turn to Fun! Read a Humorama Magazine! (Table of Contents: 67)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (photograph)
Inks
? (photograph)
Letters
typeset

Characters
Suzanne Fisher (photograph)
Keywords
bikini swimsuit

Indexer Notes

Page 79. Lists and shows the logos of nine Humorama magazines: Cartoon Parade, Comedy, Gaze, Humorama, Jest, Laugh Digest, Laugh Riot, Popular Jokes and Stare.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 68)

cartoon / 0.25 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'd like to show you my knick-knacks!
Genre
humor
Characters
saleswoman; second vice president
Keywords
Ace Novelties; samples

Indexer Notes

Page 80. Artist signature is not legible.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 69)

cartoon / 0.25 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? [as J. McMahan] (signed)
Inks
? [as J. McMahan] (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
A glass of orange juice, please!
Genre
humor
Characters
bartender; customer
Keywords
gin; health bar

Indexer Notes

Page 80. Signature is difficult to read.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 70)

cartoon / 0.5 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? [as Rody] (signed)
Inks
? [as Rody] (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
The pictures take him back to B.C. - before computers!
Genre
humor
Characters
three men
Keywords
computer

Indexer Notes

Page 80

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 71)

Classics in Cartoons; Hamlet / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (illustration)
Inks
? (illustration)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Well then - how about a block of A.T.&T. as a starter?!
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman

Indexer Notes

Page 81. This is a 19th century illustration with a humorous caption.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 72)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Well, hi there - didn't I 'no' you years ago?!
Genre
humor
Characters
blonde woman; man
Keywords
mink stole

Indexer Notes

Page 82

Too Much Power Under Her Hood! (Table of Contents: 73)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
Lou Magila ?
Inks
Lou Magila ?
Letters
typeset

Genre
humor
Characters
woman (photograph); man in tree
Keywords
car crash; tree

Indexer Notes

Page 83. Cartoon is a collage with a woman's photograph with another character drawn in.

You Are the Detective (Table of Contents: 74)

Solve a Crime! / text story / 1.4 pages (report information)

Script
A. C. Gordon (credited)
Letters
typeset

Genre
detective-mystery
Characters
Tom Carson; Carson's wife; the detective
Synopsis
A bereaved husband was unable to prevent his wife from committing suicide by hanging.
Keywords
baking; dough; flour; kitchen; rope

Indexer Notes

Pages 84 and 85.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 75)

cartoon / 0.6 page (report information)

Script
George Posner
Pencils
Paul Murry (signed as Posner Murry)
Inks
Paul Murry (signed as Posner Murry)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
What's the matter with the men who pass here?!
Genre
humor
Characters
two women; two men
Keywords
bakery; black eye; cookies

Indexer Notes

Page 85

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 76)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Dick Ericson (signed)
Pencils
Dick Ericson (signed)
Inks
Dick Ericson (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'm not saying he isn't a wolf - but remember
Genre
humor
Characters
two women; man
Keywords
beer; fur wrap; lounge; martinis; wolf

Indexer Notes

Page 86

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 77)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Joseph Serrano (signed as Serrano)
Pencils
Joseph Serrano (signed as Serrano)
Inks
Joseph Serrano (signed as Serrano)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I heard your whistle!
Genre
humor
Characters
man in car; woman
Keywords
automobile; loudspeakers; politician; vote

Indexer Notes

Page 87

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 78)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Al Kaufman (signed)
Pencils
Al Kaufman (signed)
Inks
Al Kaufman (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
My gosh, Estelle - how do you think it makes me feel to know
Genre
humor
Characters
Estelle; Estelle's husband
Keywords
blonde; cocktail party; low cut gown

Indexer Notes

Page 88

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 79)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'll take it!
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; saleswoman; several men
Keywords
dress shop

Indexer Notes

Page 89

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 80)

cartoon / 0.25 page (report information)

Script
Reamer Keller ? (signed)
Pencils
Reamer Keller (signed)
Inks
Reamer Keller (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I don't recognize your voice -
Genre
humor
Characters
woman on phone
Keywords
telephone

Indexer Notes

Page 90

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 81)

cartoon / 0.25 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
?
Inks
?
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
She's our prize pupil!
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; two men
Keywords
books; charm school

Indexer Notes

Page 90

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 82)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Dan DeCarlo (signed as DSD)
Pencils
Dan DeCarlo (signed as DSD)
Inks
Dan DeCarlo (signed as DSD)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I'd better hang up now, momma -
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; man
Keywords
pay phone; phone booth

Indexer Notes

Page 91. Art is not typical of DeCarlo's work, possible Stan Goldberg inks?

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 83)

Classics in Cartoons; King Henry IV / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Script
?
Pencils
? (illustration)
Inks
? (illustration)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
It's his own private Key Club!
Genre
humor
Characters
three men

Indexer Notes

Page 92. This is a 19th century illustration with a humorous caption.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 84)

cartoon / 0.67 page (report information)

Script
Niso Ramponi (signed as Kremos)
Pencils
Niso Ramponi (signed as Kremos)
Inks
Niso Ramponi (signed as Kremos)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
My former employer would be glad to give me a
Genre
humor
Characters
blonde woman; man at desk
Keywords
fur wrap; office

Indexer Notes

Page 93

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 85)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Kirk Stiles (signed as Kirk)
Pencils
Kirk Stiles (signed as Kirk)
Inks
Kirk Stiles (signed as Kirk)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
You put this idea into my head before you had a chance
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman
Keywords
office; suggestion box

Indexer Notes

Page 94

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 86)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Leo Kesner (signed)
Pencils
Leo Kesner (signed)
Inks
Leo Kesner (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I thought you said this car has a floor shift?!
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; man
Keywords
full moon; sports car

Indexer Notes

Page 95

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 87)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Pencils
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Inks
Bill Ward (signed as Ward)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Of all the stupid things to do - for months you've been
Genre
humor
Characters
man; woman; gondolier
Keywords
garlic; gondola; Italy; Venice

Indexer Notes

Page 96

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 88)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Bill Wenzel (signed)
Pencils
Bill Wenzel (signed)
Inks
Bill Wenzel (signed)
Letters
typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text
Officer - that bus keeps following me!
Genre
humor
Characters
woman; policeman
Keywords
sightseeing bus

Indexer Notes

Page 97

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 89)

cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Pencils
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Inks
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)
Letters
Lou Magila (signed as L. Magila)

First Line of Dialogue or Text
I tried it over the shoulders
Genre
humor
Characters
woman
Keywords
towel

Indexer Notes

Page 98. Cartoon is a collage with a woman's photograph with other characters drawn in.

Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
  1. 0. ["I wouldn't sit too close, Daniel"]
  2. 1. ["I'm your husband's new secretary"]
  3. 2. ["Sure I've quit smoking, but I certainly"]
  4. 3. ["Is it safe to come out now, Kathy?!"]
  5. 4. ["Oh, Frank - it matches the twinkle in your eye!"]
  6. 5. ["Well, Bob - you haven't said how you like"]
  7. 6. ["These Christmas office parties are starting"]
  8. 7. ["Go ahead and order - don't worry about me!"]
  9. 8. ["I hate wearing a costume, so I decided"]
  10. 9. ["Gosh, Larry - you say the sweetest things!"]
  11. 10. ["But really - I wasn't laughing at your dancing"]
  12. 11. ["I'm quitting the show - Mr. Harlock has offered me"]
  13. 12. A Day in the Country!
  14. 13. ["How are ya fixed for blades!"]
    Classics in Cartoons; Romeo and Juliet
  15. 14. ["I promised your folks I'd spank you once a week"]
  16. 15. ["Well, if it's an experienced woman you want,"]
  17. 16. ["I'm not complaining, Mr. Bopkins but"]
  18. 17. ["I recommend the club steak"]
  19. 18. ["I'm just a career girl at heart"]
  20. 19. The Drink That gets You In Fine Shape!
  21. 20. ["Some metronomes, huh, Harry?!"]
  22. 21. ["It seems silly to have the walls sound-proofed in just an"]
  23. 22. The Way the Cookie Crumbles!
  24. 23. ["What sign?!"]
  25. 24. ["My teacher warned me that there were bosses like"]
  26. 25. ["The Airlift seems to be bringing some interesting"]
  27. 26. ["That new man Johnson has a good head on his shoulders!"]
  28. 27. ["He's carrying this physical fitness program too far!"]
  29. 28. ["Tell me, Nostradomus, do you predict"]
    Classics in Cartoons
  30. 29. ["Maybe painting the apartment will take your mind off that"]
  31. 30. ["The fiend who suddenly rubs your scalp"]
    Beef a la Mood!
  32. 31. ["Drivers who get us terribly steamy"]
    Beef a la Mood!
  33. 32. ["It's already been taken care of -"]
  34. 33. ["Father is a pushover for parlor tricks!"]
  35. 34. ["My efficiency expert said I was losing thousands"]
  36. 35. [no title indexed]
    Numskulls in the News
  37. 36. ["I don't see how you can go out with Spike"]
  38. 37. ["You're whistling at your own wife, stupid!"]
  39. 38. ["...and she thought it was chocolate candy"]
  40. 39. ["But are you sure you've given your marriage a fair trial?!"]
  41. 40. ["Deft, Mr. Broadbent - deft!"]
  42. 41. ["After he drops the other shoe, wait six minutes"]
    Classics in Cartoons; MacBeth
  43. 42. ["I guess you're right - this is a whistle stop!"]
  44. 43. ["No, sir - I didn't give them fresh water this morning"]
  45. 44. ["Hmm - just as I thought - you should not wear a ribbon"]
  46. 45. ["With my notions and your ideas, we can really"]
  47. 46. ["I don't think much of the choices of that"]
  48. 47. ["They say everything he touches turns to alimony!"]
  49. 48. ["I didn't get a parking ticket today"]
  50. 49. ["It's Junior's first pair of long pants!"]
  51. 50. ["You haven't typed a word in six months"]
  52. 51. ["What time does charity begin at home?!"]
  53. 52. ["It's that man across the street"]
  54. 53. ["Someone should drop a heavy boulder"]
    Beef a la Mood!
  55. 54. ["He's lost weight since he got married"]
  56. 55. ["...and that's a very carefully folded ten dollar bill which"]
  57. 56. ["The apple pie was delicious - what else can I have?!"]
    Classics in Cartoons
  58. 57. ["My wife and I would like to go by way of Buffalo."]
  59. 58. ["Are you sure you didn't marry me just because I can cook?!"]
  60. 59. ["But dear - the menu calls for tossed salad!"]
  61. 60. [Men Working]
  62. 61. ["My advice to you is to buy some clothes"]
  63. 62. ["Sis says he'll be down as soon as she slips on something!"]
  64. 63. ["To get back to my soup order - hold that chicken"]
  65. 64. [no title indexed]
  66. 65. How to Succeed at Romance - by Really Trying Hard!
  67. 66. ["If you're looking for something practical for your"]
  68. 67. Turn to Fun! Read a Humorama Magazine!
  69. 68. ["I'd like to show you my knick-knacks!"]
  70. 69. ["A glass of orange juice, please!"]
  71. 70. ["The pictures take him back to B.C. - before computers!"]
  72. 71. ["Well then - how about a block of A.T.&T. as a starter?!"]
    Classics in Cartoons; Hamlet
  73. 72. ["Well, hi there - didn't I 'no' you years ago?!"]
  74. 73. Too Much Power Under Her Hood!
  75. 74. You Are the Detective
    Solve a Crime!
  76. 75. ["What's the matter with the men who pass here?!"]
  77. 76. ["I'm not saying he isn't a wolf - but remember"]
  78. 77. ["I heard your whistle!"]
  79. 78. ["My gosh, Estelle - how do you think it makes me feel to know"]
  80. 79. ["I'll take it!"]
  81. 80. ["I don't recognize your voice -"]
  82. 81. ["She's our prize pupil!"]
  83. 82. ["I'd better hang up now, momma -"]
  84. 83. ["It's his own private Key Club!"]
    Classics in Cartoons; King Henry IV
  85. 84. ["My former employer would be glad to give me a"]
  86. 85. ["You put this idea into my head before you had a chance"]
  87. 86. ["I thought you said this car has a floor shift?!"]
  88. 87. ["Of all the stupid things to do - for months you've been"]
  89. 88. ["Officer - that bus keeps following me!"]
  90. 89. ["I tried it over the shoulders"]
This issue was modified by
  • Katie
  • Peter Croome
  • Bill Devine
  • Donald Dale Milne
  • Keith Alan Morgan
  • Jim Van Dore