Single Series (1938) comic books 1940

Stories and art by George M. Lichtenstein, J. Carver Pusey, Ed Dodd, Amelia Opdyke Jones, and Maurice Ketten. United's anthology series presented a different comic strip in every issue. This issue changes that up, featuring one-panel gags by a variety of early comics artists, including George "Lichty" Lichtenstein of "Grin and Bear It" and pioneering female cartoonist Amelia "Oppy" Opdyke Jones (inventor of the word "litterbug"). Grin and Bear It; Opportunity Knox; Benny; Cat Tales; Back Home Again; The Young Idea; Freddie and Fritz; Home Towners; Can You Beat It! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Bernard Dibble. Stories and art by Bernard Dibble and others. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue features comedy domestic strip Danny Dingle by Bernard Dibble. Danny and Dilbury try to be chivalrous, but that backfires in a big way. Danny meets Nellie's wacky Uncle Pecan, who does everything backwards. While Danny and his father are in Concarnio, Ma's old suitor Jellicoe returns, now wealthy and wanting a second chance. Danny Dingle; Dub Dabs. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $290.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #1341915002

Cover by Al Capp. Stories and art by Al Capp. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on the hillbilly antics of Al Capp's Dogpatch, and features the second appearance of Li'l Abner in a comic book. The antics of Dogpatch's cornpone population befuddle Li'l Abner, even while they comment satirically on 1940s American culture. Capp's art style and writing are close to the peak of their precision. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Harry O'Neil. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on Western adventure drama Broncho Bill by Harry O'Neil. Baby-faced Broncho Bill faces cattle rustlers, bank robbers and assorted owlhoots in the Old West. Outlaws catch Bill in a precarious position over the Powder River Chasm. Broncho Bill and his sidekick follow a hunch to the identity of the rustler gang's secret leader. The "topper" strip, Bumps, is about a boy growing up in the circus, based on O'Neil's own life. Bumps thinks he and his dad can get vaudeville work with his new hand-walking stunt. Plus a vintage ad for a "Tarzan of the Apes Spinner" (like a pog?): "Be the First in Your Crowd." Creator of Broncho Bill: Harry O'Neill; Broncho Bill; Bumps. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.0 $585.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4332885001

Add to cart PR 0.5 $180.00 View scans INCOMPLETE. 3 centerfold wraps missing, interrupts art and story.

Stories and art by Hal Foster. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on the Tarzan strip during the run of Hal Foster, the future artist of the legendary Prince Valiant strip. Reprints Tarzan Sundays #88 (11/6/1932) to #151 (1/28/1934). Tarzan battles the menace of an ancient Egyptian civilization that has somehow survived in the jungle to the present day. Egyptian archers get a bead on the ape man after he takes down an attacking panther. Plus a vintage ad for a "Tarzan of the Apes Spinner" (like a pog?). Creator of Tarzan: Edgar Rice Burroughs; The Menacing Stream. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Charlie Plumb and Bill Conselman. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on Depression-era rags-to-riches hero Ella Cinders. Stranded on an island, Ella struggles to make herself known to a native, who turns out to speak perfect English. Ella offers to take over her brother's job at the carnival, but maybe she should have asked what the job was first. Blackie's dropped banana peel leads to a chain-reaction of disasters for Ella. In the "topper" strip, Chris Crusty is a little fuzzy on the nature of "artificial" respiration. Plus biographies and photos of Ella Cinders' writer-artist team, Bill Conselman and Charlie Plumb. And a vintage ad for a "Ella Cinders Spinner" (like a pog?). Bill Conselman and Charlie Plumb Who Bring You Ella Cinders; Ella Cinders; Chris Crusty. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Bernard Dibble. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on super-powered baseball player Iron Vic. A rare United Features character who originated in comic books (rather than strips), Iron Vic's superpowers were downplayed in favor of sports drama by this point in his series. Iron Vic shows four juvenile delinquents how they can change their lives, both on and off the field. Then he confronts the sinister Dr. Spagna. Plus a biography of artist Bernard Dibble, cartoonist of this and Danny Dingle. Bernard Dibble, Artist, Writer, Baseball Player; Demon of the Diamond; The Kids Idol. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Hal Forrest. Stories and art by Hal Forrest. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on aviator hero Tailspin Tommy. The treacherous Cardigan and Betty struggle on his yacht and fall into the ocean, as Tommy races to reach them. Skeets has only one shot to stop the shark that's heading toward Betty. And if he succeeds, they still have to follow the treasure chart and find the treasure before Cardigan does. Plus a biography of Hal Forrest, aviator and cartoonist of Tailspin Tommy. Ace airplane cover by Forrest. Meet Hal Forrest, Air Ace Who Pilots Tailspin Tommy; Demon of the Diamond; The Kids Idol. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Olive Ray Scott and Ed Kuekes. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on Alice in Wonderland, the short-lived 1934 strip based on the Lewis Carroll fantasy classic. Writer Olive Ray Scott and artist Ed Kuekes created new adventures in Wonderland for plucky Alice. The footmen let Alice into the Duchess's house, where once again her curiosity gets the better of her. The "topper" strip was Knurl the Gnome. Undine shows Knurl the Gnome the pearls her father got her as a birthday present - but really, she's just showing off. Alice in Wonderland; Knurl the Gnome. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Raeburn Van Buren. Stories and art by Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue focuses on comedy-drama Abbie an' Slats: the comic-strip adventures of city boy Slats, his small-town sweetheart Becky, and Becky's reprobate father "Bathless Groggins," with exceptionally nice art by Raeburn Van Buren. This collection starts at the very beginning of the strip, with city boy Slats being adopted by his country aunt Abbie, and meeting the love of his life, small-town girl Becky. Plus a biography of Raeburn Van Buren, creator of Abbie and Slats. Presenting Raeburn Van Buren Who Brings You Abbie an' Slats; Abbie an' Slats. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by R. M. Brinkerhoff. Stories and art by R. M. Brinkerhoff and others. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue features the Little Lulu-like comic strip Little Mary Mix Up by R. M. Brinkerhoff. Mary's combination of imagination and naivete leads to comical situations. The "topper" strip is the domestic comedy All in the Family. Mary's mother wants to invite her teacher to dinner, but Mary manages to get that mixed up too. Little Mary Mixup; All in The Family. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.