Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) comic books 1955 or before
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Issue #1
Published Jul 1949 by Toby Press.$62.00
View scans- Water damage.
Stories and art by Milt Story and others. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos try to figure out how to extinguish a forest fire on Ol' Timber Top mountain. Washable dares to take on a giant who is trampling the town. The debut of Super Shmoo (with appearances by Sweet Shmoo, Fu Manshmoo and Frankenshmoo's Monster. Plus a vintage ad for US savings bonds featuring the Shmoos and signed by Al Capp. How Shmoos Play Football...; Shmooldering Embers; The Family Life of the Shmoo...; Washable Jones, the Shmoos and the Mysterious Shadow!!; The Wonderful Attic; Super Shmoo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #2
Published Sep 1949 by Toby Press.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.
Stories and art by Mell Lazarus and Art Helfant. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. It was only inevitable that the result of a shmoo comic book would be Super Shmoo; this issue features his origin. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos set out to save Dogpatch from a termite invasion. P. J. Paunchby tries to one-up Turnip Towers by opening his own grand hotel. How Shmoos Race; Super Shmoo: Shmoos and Saddles; Miriam; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Terrible Termites; Philo and the Flying Carpet; Sheriff O'Shay; Shmooms Fo' Rent. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #3
Published 1949 by Toby Press.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.
The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Super Shmoo shmoos into action when a shipment of rare Shmooranium-235 goes missing. Meanwhile, Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos find themselves on the Moon. Super Shmoo: The Case of the Missing Shmooranium-235; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Trip to the Moon; What Cheer; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker; Stop the Shmoosic! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #4
Published 1949 by Toby Press.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.
Stories and art by Al Capp, Jack Farr and Art Helfant. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Super Shmoo faces the Super Circus. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos face Herman the Hypnotist, and meet Santa Shmoo. Plus a shmoo birthday note and photo from Li'l Abner and shmoo creator Al Capp. Happy Birthday Shmoos!; Super Shmoo; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Herman the Hypnotist; Lil' Pepp: Just One Foot Short of Success; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Santa Shmoo is Comin' to Town!; Little Miriam; Danger Ahead! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #5
Published Apr 1950 by Toby Press.$33.00
View scan- Staple rust.
The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. In his civilian identity as Hugh Shmoo, Super Shmoo discovers the existence of microscopic Shmoos, otherwise known as Shmoo-Mee-Bas. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos encounter the Sleeping Beauties and the Valley of the Golden Shmoos. Plus a vintage "Strengthen Liberty" PSA celebrating the 40th anniversary (1950) of the Boy Scouts of America. Super Shmoo: The Souse Sea Shmoo-Mee-Bas; Washable Jones: The Sleeping Beauties; Philo and Mr. OLearys Bird Whistle; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker: Super Modern Cab; Washable Jones: The Valley of the Golden Shmoos; Leroy Lunkhead. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
