Single Series (1938) comic books 1942
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Issue #27
Published 1942 by United Features Syndicate.$60.00
View scans- 1.25" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Centerfold detached.
Cover by Dick Moores. Stories and art by Dick Moores and others. United's anthology series presented a different comic-strip character in every issue. This issue features the classic adventure strip Jim Hardy by Dick Moores. Nancy is abducted by Cartover's thugs as part of his plan to seize power on the island nation of Santovia. To rescue her, Jim and Phil must navigate the open seas of the South Atlantic in a tiny boat. When gas runs out and the sharks are circling, Phil thinks all is lost. That's when the pirates turn up in the ghost ship. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #28
Published 1942 by United Features Syndicate.This item is not in stock at MyComicShop. If you use the "Add to want list" tab to add this issue to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.
Cover by Raeburn Van Buren. Stories and art by Raeburn Van Buren, Charlie Plumb and Bill Conselman. United's anthology series presented a different comic strip in every issue. This issue focuses on two: Depression-era rags-to-riches hero Ella Cinders, and comedy-drama Abbie an' Slats. Ella's brother Blackie takes a tour of the museum with his friends, but their reenactments of the sculptures aren't appreciated by the other patrons. Blackie has a close encounter with an escaped lion at the circus. Abbie an' Slats features Slats, his small-town sweetheart Becky, and Becky's reprobate father "Bathless Groggins," with exceptionally nice art by Raeburn Van Buren. Wealthy Cissy decides to have Bathless and Becky run out of town so she can have Slats to herself. Ella Cinders; Chris Crusty; Abbie an' Slats. Final issue of the series. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
