Popular Comics (1936-1948 Dell) comic books 1938

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Percy Crosby, Walter Berndt, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Martin Branner, Martha Orr, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Stookie Allen, Al Posen, Henry Sperry, W. C. Brigham, A. W. Nugent, and Ed Leffingwell. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The bank-robbing team known as The Purple Cross Gang starts to splinter after Tracy accidentally captures one of them, stumbling on their telltale tongue tattoos, and another member decides to go straight. From the Dick Tracy Sundays, Dec. 13, 1936 - Jan. 3, 1937. The Dragon Lady sentences Connie to the firing squad, unless Pat and Terry's plan can save him. Don Winslow and Red awaken from The Crocodile's hypnotic trance in time to stop from destroying Manila, but they still have to land the anti-gravity plane. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Winnie Winkle; Yankee Privateer; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jinglet; Alley; Out Our Way; Soldiers of Fortune: Alexander Iacovleff; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Tiny Tim; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Dill and Daffy; Be a Champion; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Walter Berndt, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Martin Branner, Martha Orr, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Stookie Allen, Al Posen, Henry Sperry, W. C. Brigham, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Ed Leffingwell. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Purple Cross Gang pulls off their biggest bank robbery yet, but Dick Tracy is hot on their trail. Pat, Connie and Terry face a dangerous showdown with the Dragon Lady, until government troops arrive at her hideout. Don Winslow leads the charge against the Crocodile's forces. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Toonerville Folks; Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Winnie Winkle; Yankee Privateer; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jinglet; Gasoline Alley; Out Our Way; Soldiers of Fortune: Alexander Iacovleff; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Tiny Tim; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Dill and Daffy; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Popular Sports; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Walter Berndt, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Martin Branner, Martha Orr, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Stookie Allen, Al Posen, Henry Sperry, W. C. Brigham, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Ed Leffingwell. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Tracy and the Purple Cross Gang Boss both go after Baldy, the lone surviving member of the gang, but Baldy still has a trick up his sleeve; the identity of the Gang Boss is revealed. Pat, Connie and Terry are captured by government troops in the Dragon Lady's hideout, and held as suspected bandits. Skeezix takes the opportunity of a sleigh ride and a winter hill to get close to Trixie. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Smokey Stover and Smilin' Jack. Toonerville Folks; Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Winnie Winkle; Warlord of the Wilderness; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jinglet; Gasoline Alley; Out Our Way; Soldiers of Fortune: Robert Clive; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Tiny Tim; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Dill and Daffy; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Popular Sports; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Edwina Dumm, Bill Holman, Harold Gray, Frank Willard, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Walter Berndt, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Martin Branner, Martha Orr, Gus Edson, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Carl Ed, Sol Hess, Wallace Carlson, Stookie Allen, Al Posen, Henry Sperry, W. C. Brigham, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Ed Leffingwell. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. The Purple Cross Gang is done, but Baldy, the one member to go straight, still has to face trial. From the Dick Tracy Sundays, Mar. 7 - 28, 1937. Pat, Connie and Terry are accused of being bandits, but a surprise witness shows up at the trial. Smilin' Jack searches the South Pacific for some trace of the missing aviator Major MacCloud. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Skippy, Smokey Stover and Gasoline Alley. Toonerville Folks; Moon Mullins; Kitty Higgins; Dick Tracy; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Smitty; Herby; Tippie; Winnie Winkle; Warlord of the Wilderness; The Gumps; Don Winslow; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Bos'n Hal Sea Scout; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Jinglet; Gasoline Alley; Out Our Way; Lessons for Beginners; Soldiers of Fortune: William A. Wellman; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Tiny Tim; Spooky; Simp O'Dill; The Nebbs; Real Magic; Dill and Daffy; Streaky; Terry and the Pirates; Popular Sports; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack; Sweeney & Son. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Martha Orr, Chet Smith, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Jim Gary, Dick Ryan, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, Sam Merwin, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. A horse trader faces conflict with a female radio-station owner and tractor technology, in an adaptation of the Gene Autry Western movie The Old Barn Dance. Four Tailspin Tommy Sunday pages, featuring uncredited inks by soon-to-be-famous Hollywood movie poster artist Reynold Brown. Don Dixon battles the forces of Kath, tyrant of the Hidden Empire.Toonerville Folks; Gene Autry: The Old Barn Dance; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Capt. Russell Meredith; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Son of the Minute Men; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Chet Smith, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Jim Gary, Dick Ryan, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, Sam Merwin, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. A lawman poses as the Pecos Kid to infiltrate a gang of smugglers, in an adaptation of the Western movie The Painted Trail. Four Tailspin Tommy Sunday pages, featuring uncredited inks by soon-to-be-famous Hollywood movie poster artist Reynold Brown. The Flash Gordon-like Don Dixon is rescued from a terrible fate by the Princess Ardala-like Mala of the Hidden Empire. Toonerville Folks; The Painted Trail; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Rhys-Davids; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Son of the Minute Men; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Shark Egan; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Chet Smith, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Jim Gary, Dick Ryan, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, Sam Merwin, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Accused of murdering a rancher, a cowboy must find the real killer to clear his name, in an adaptation of the Western movie Land of Fighting Men. Four Tailspin Tommy Sunday pages, featuring uncredited inks by soon-to-be-famous Hollywood movie poster artist Reynold Brown. Jeff goes fishing with trained penguins who can point out where the fish are. The Flash Gordon-like Don Dixon faces the tyrant Kath in final battle for the Hidden Empire. Toonerville Folks; Land of Fighting Men; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Ted Starr, Racket Buster; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Prince Aage of Denmark; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Son of the Minute Men; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Shark Egan; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Chet Smith, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Jim Gary, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, Sam Merwin, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. A Texas Ranger comes out of retirement to infiltrate an outlaw gang, in an adaptation of the Western movie Two Gun Justice. Four Tailspin Tommy Sunday pages, featuring uncredited inks by soon-to-be-famous Hollywood movie poster artist Reynold Brown. Mutt's latest invention must be kept at a constant temperature, but he ill-advisedly has Jeff keep an eye on it. Sailor Shark Egan faces Red Mack, Buccaneer Baron of the South Seas. Toonerville Folks; Tim McCoy: Two Gun Justice; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Ted Starr, Racket Buster; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Bert Hall; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Son of the Minute Men; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Shark Egan; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Chet Smith, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, Ed Cronin, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. A lawman sets out to rescue a Treasury Department engraver from a counterfeiting gang, in an adaptation of the Western movie Phantom Ranger. The Ripley-like This Curious World looks at the "horned toad," which is neither horned nor a toad. Tailspin Tommy finds Betty Lou's airplane in the desert near Slade's ranch, but the outlaws are a step ahead. Toonerville Folks; Phantom Ranger; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Little Stanley; Phantom Ranger; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Ted Starr, Racket Buster; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Lieut. Melvin L. Stolz; Apple Mary; This Curious World; The Roman Guardsmen, Part One; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Shark Egan; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Chet Smith, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, Ed Cronin, Norman Fallon, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. Edited by comics pioneers M.C. Gaines and Sheldon Mayer. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Cowboy Jack tries to protect heiress Nola from the man pretending to be her uncle, in an adaptation of the Western movie Gunsmoke Trail. G-man Larry pursues Boat-Hook Roggan after a yacht heist. Ted Starr, Racket Buster goes undercover as Duke Davis to infiltrate the numbers game run by Mr. X. Toonerville Folks; Gunsmoke Trail; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Little Stanley; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Ted Starr, Racket Buster; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Lieut. Melvin L. Stolz; Apple Mary; This Curious World; The Roman Guardsmen; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Shark Egan; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, John Donaldson, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. A Texas Ranger goes after outlaw Lex Crane, only to learn that Lex's brother is the real culprit, in an adaptation of the Western movie Man's Country. Cowboy Loco Luke interferes with a villain's plan to steal a ranch. Tippie the dog causes chaos in the house just to get someone to play fetch, in a cartoon by early female cartoonist Edwina Dumm. Toonerville Folks; Man's Country; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Little Stanley; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Ted Starr, Racket Buster; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Reed Landis; Apple Mary; This Curious World; The Roman Guardsmen; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Shark Egan; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Hal Forrest, Reynold Brown, Edwina Dumm, Fontaine Fox, Percy Crosby, Al Smith, J. R. Williams, William Ferguson, Jack Warren, Clyde Lewis, Paul Webb, Gene Byrnes, Stookie Allen, Bob Moore, Carl Pfeufer, John Donaldson, A. W. Nugent, and Stan Randall. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. A Texas Ranger meets with a Marshal to investigate an outlaw gang, but the man he thinks is the Marshal is actually the gang's leader, in an adaptation of the Tex Ritter Western movie Starlight Over Texas. G-man Ted confronts Frenchy and Baile while probing a criminal conspiracy. Tailspin Tommy's Old West cowboys-and-aeroplanes adventure continues as the outlaws target Betty, but the G-Men come in with tear gas and biplanes. Toonerville Folks; Tex Ritter: Starlight Over Texas; Mutt and Jeff; Loco Luke; Skippy; Little Stanley; Always Belittlin'; Time Out!; Herky; Tippie; The Mountain Boys; Chimpsey's Cartoon Circus; Ted Starr, Racket Buster; Daisybelle; Tailspin Tommy; G-Men on the Job; Out Our Way; Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire; Soldiers of Fortune: Fred Hans; Apple Mary; This Curious World; Nuggets for Courage; Real Magic; Tad of the Tanbark; Shark Egan; Toby and the Soaring Sofa. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.