Jumbo Comics #1

(September 1938)

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

foreword, introduction, preface, afterword / 1 page (report information)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Hello Kids! Greetings from Jumbo Jim (Jumbo says "Hi-ya")

Synopsis

A welcome from the editor and solicitation for reader submissions, along with indicia.

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

Peter Pupp / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

Bob Kane (signed)

Pencils

Bob Kane (signed as Bob Kane)

Inks

Bob Kane (signed)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Hello, folks--before we start out on this...

Genre

anthropomorphic-funny animals

Characters

Peter Pupp; Tinymite; Watt A. Dogg

Synopsis

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).

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #23, #26 (25 June 1937)
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

The Weatherman appears to be a potential inspiration for R. Crumb's character, Mr. Natural

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 3)

Hawks of the Seas / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Will Eisner (signed as Willis Rensie)

Pencils

Will Eisner (signed as Willis Rensie)

Inks

Will Eisner (signed as Willis Rensie)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Merrystone's soldiers are scheming to seize the Hawk...

Genre

historical

Characters

The Hawk, Fluth; Sagua; Merrystone

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #58
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

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.

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

Bobby / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

S. M. Iger (signed)

Pencils

S. M. Iger (signed)

Inks

S. M. Iger (signed)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

It's a pleasure to meet you, young man.

Genre

children

Characters

Bobby; Miss Eiffel; Philip Fadeout

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 5)

Puzzle Phun / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Don DeConn (signed as de conn)

Pencils

Don DeConn (signed as de conn)

Inks

Don DeConn (signed as de conn)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Can you paint Paddy in the bright and...

Genre

children

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 6)

The Count of Monte Cristo / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

Alexandre Dumas (original author); ? (adaptor)

Pencils

Jack Kirby (signed as Jack Curtiss)

Inks

Jack Kirby (signed as Jack Curtiss)

Letters

Jack Kirby (signed as Jack Curtiss)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

On February 24, 1815, the stout ship Pharoah...

Genre

adventure

Characters

Edmond Dantes; M. Danglars; Fernand Mondego; the fair Mercedes; Mr. Morrell

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #64 (May 20, 1938), #65 (May 27, 1938)
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in The Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1 - 1917-1940 (1997)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

Adapted from Alexandre Dumas's novel.

Strips #1 to #4.

Letters credit identified by Greg Theakston and later Harry Mendryk on the Jack Kirby Museum web page http://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2369, 31 October 2008 (retrieved 15 December 2014).

The Man Who Lived Twice (Part 1) (Table of Contents: 7)

Spencer Steel / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Edwin Loughlin (credited as Dennis Colebrook)

Inks

Edwin Loughlin (credited as Dennis Colebrook)

Letters

?

Genre

detective-mystery

Characters

Spencer Steel; Doakes; Lucky Lucifer; Judge Grayson

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #67
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

Strips #30 to #33. Strip #33 is additionally signed "Colebrook".

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The Diary of Dr. Hayward / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Jack Kirby (under house name Curt Davis)

Inks

Jack Kirby (under house name Curt Davis)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

In the world of science a long forgotten...

Genre

science fiction

Characters

Stuart Taylor; Kromo; Dr. Hayward; Lora/Laura Hayward

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #64 (May 20, 1938)
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in The Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1 - 1917-1940 (1997)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

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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Uncle Otto / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Will Eisner (signed as Heck!)

Pencils

Will Eisner (signed as Heck!)

Inks

Will Eisner (signed as Heck!)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Sanitary hot dog factory--visitors invited

Genre

humor

Characters

Uncle Otto

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

Four one-page gag strips. Two are dated - 9-6-37 and 11-15-37 - and both have the United Phoenix Features colophon.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 10)

Stars On Parade / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Toni Blum (signed as Toni Rossett)

Pencils

Bill Bossert ? (credited as Lora Lane)

Inks

Bill Bossert ? (credited as Lora Lane)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

One of the loveliest girls in Hollywood, Fay...

Characters

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)

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Keywords

celebrity

Indexer Notes

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).

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 11)

Jest Laffs / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

?

Inks

?

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

If you split, I'll give you the combination.

Genre

humor

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

Six unrelated one panel gags.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 12)

Pee Wee / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

S. M. Iger (signed)

Pencils

S. M. Iger (signed)

Inks

S. M. Iger (signed)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Say, Pee Wee, what do you call a guy...

Genre

humor

Characters

Pee Wee; Bushy; Uncle Shamus

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)

Indexer Notes

4 x 4 panel strips, the first dated 8-16-37, the third 5-3.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 13)

Sheena / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

W. Morgan Thomas (credited) (house name)

Pencils

Mort Meskin (signed as Meskin)

Inks

Mort Meskin (signed as Meskin)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

In search of the mysterious Sheena, Bob Reynolds...

Genre

jungle

Characters

Sheena [Sheena Rivington]; Bob Reynolds (appears in all Sheena stories); Professor Van Dyke

Synopsis

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)

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #56, #58
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in Jumbo Comics (A List Comics, 1999 series) #1 (July 1999)
• in Out of the Shadows (Fantagraphics, 2012 series) (June 2012)

Indexer Notes

Script is reportedly by Eisner.

Strips #11 to #15.

Build the Flash (Table of Contents: 14)

Modern 'Planes and Model Building / comic story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

Les Marshall (signed)

Pencils

Les Marshall (signed)

Inks

Les Marshall (signed)

Letters

?

Genre

non-fiction; aviation

Synopsis

Background information and model-building instructions for two planes, the Bermuda Clipper and the Waco C-7.

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

Indexer Notes

Strips #17 and #23.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 15)

Gilda Gay / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Bernard Baily

Inks

Bernard Baily

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Gosh, Gilda, this is the tenth time I've...

Genre

humor

Characters

Gilda Gay; Buster; Joe; Monty

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

Indexer Notes

4 x 4 panel stand alone strips.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 16)

Puzzle Phun / activity / 1 page (report information)

Script

Don DeConn (signed as don)

Pencils

Don DeConn (signed as don)

Inks

Don DeConn (signed as don)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Jane loved to strut in diamonds and satin

Genre

children

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

Lost in the Arctic (Table of Contents: 17)

text story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

? [as Owen Finbar] (credited)

Pencils

Will James (signed); ?

Inks

Will James (signed); ?

Letters

Typeset

Genre

adventure

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

Indexer Notes

Six spot illustrations by various artists - including Will James and possibly John Forte and Bob Schwartz - possibly reprinted from various pulp magazines.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 18)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

Script

Dick Briefer ? (adaptor); Victor Hugo (original author)

Pencils

Dick Briefer (credited)

Inks

Dick Briefer (credited)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Paris 1482. The narrow street of the ancient...

Genre

adventure; drama

Characters

Quasimodo; Jehan; Esmeralda; Phoebus; Claude Frollo

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #17 (April 23, 1937), #21 (May 21, 1937)
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

Indexer Notes

From the classic novel by Victor Hugo.

Credit reads "Pictured by Dick Briefer" which does not necessarily suggest that he is also the writer.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 19)

The Adventures of Tom Sherrill / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

Don DeConn (signed as don)

Pencils

Don DeConn (signed as don)

Inks

Don DeConn (signed as don)

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Chapter one. Escape. The story of a sturdy...

Genre

children

Characters

Tom Sherrill; Ellen Sherrill; Chief Pow-Pow

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #17 (April 23, 1937)
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 20)

ZX-5 Spies In Action / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

? [as Morgan Thomas]

Pencils

Will Eisner

Inks

Will Eisner; ?

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Transovania has declared war and early one morning...

Genre

spy

Characters

ZX-5; Major Jason

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #50 (February 11, 1938)
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

Indexer Notes

Artwork mostly by Eisner.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 21)

Heroes of Sport / comic story / 1 page (report information)

Script

Tom Swift (credited) (house name)

Pencils

Edwin Loughlin (signed); Will Eisner (signed as Erwin); Bob Gustafson (signed as Gustafson); ?

Inks

Edwin Loughlin (signed); Will Eisner (signed as Erwin); Bob Gustafson (signed as Gustafson); ?

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Tom McAuliffe of Buffalo, the armless golfer, played...

Genre

non-fiction; sports

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985), #1 (June 1985)

Indexer Notes

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 (Table of Contents: 22)

text story / 2 pages (report information)

Script

? [as Capt. Dennis Drake] (credited)

Pencils

? (3 spot illustrations)

Inks

? (3 spot illustrations)

Letters

typeset

Genre

adventure

Indexer Notes

Three illustrations, two different artists. Possible translation of art signatures: "R. Thomay" and "Hofer." Perhaps sourced from various pulps.

Jumbo Jim's Prize Party (Table of Contents: 23) (Expand) /

advertising a cartoon contest for readers / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 24)

Inspector Dayton / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

? [as Geo. Thatcher] (credited)

Pencils

Will Eisner

Inks

Will Eisner

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Inspector Day (sic) has come upon a smuggling ring...

Genre

detective-mystery

Characters

Inspector Dayton; Joe the Fink; "Ace of Spades"

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• from Wags [UK] (Editors Press Service, 1937 series) #54
• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)

Indexer Notes

Art previously credited to "Jack Kirby ?".
Page four indicates that it is Strip #50, suggesting that this is sequence #47 to #50.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 25)

Wilton of the West / comic story / 4 pages (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Jack Kirby (signed as Jack Curtiss)

Inks

Jack Kirby (signed as Jack Curtiss)

Letters

Jack Kirby (signed as Jack Curtiss) (Page 4); ?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The sherrif (sic) and his men are trapped in...

Genre

western-frontier

Characters

Wilton; Bart Lugar; Luke Reed; Billy Danson; Major Murdock

Synopsis

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)

Reprints

• in Jerry Iger's Classic Jumbo Comics (Blackthorne, 1985 series) #1 (June 1985)
• in The Complete Jack Kirby (Pure Imagination, 1997 series) #1 - 1917-1940 (1997)

Indexer Notes

Letters credit identified by Greg Theakston and later Harry Mendryk on the Jack Kirby Museum web page http://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2369, 31 October 2008 (retrieved 15 December 2014).

Strips #45 to #48.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 26)

Jest Laffs / cartoon / 1 page (report information)

Script

?

Pencils

Bob Kane (signed); ?

Inks

Bob Kane (signed); ?

Letters

?

Genre

humor

Indexer Notes

Seven unrelated gags by different artists, the fourth of which is signed by Bob Kane.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents: 27)

Famous Detectives / character profile / 1 page (report information)

Script

Lee Harris (signed as Harris)

Pencils

Lee Harris (signed as Harris)

Inks

Lee Harris (signed as Harris)

Colors

?

Letters

?

First Line of Dialogue or Text

I'm certain the readers of this magazine would be interested...

Genre

non-fiction

Characters

Ben Rosenberg (detective); Lee Harris; Charles Palatino (villain); Vincent Ceffelli (villain, Palatino's partner)

Synopsis

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.

Reprints

• 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

Indexer Notes

Out of proper sequence.