Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) comic books 1942

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Ben Batsford, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Frank N. Ernest. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original superhero, Spark Man, whose identity was a secret even from the readers. Washington DC reporter hero Hap Hopper joins the Sparkler Comics cast. Hap enlists in the Army as WWII starts, but Hap's mother, who has a history with the camp's general, makes boot camp a humiliating experience. Also joining the Army is The Spark Man, who reveals his identity...to the readers, at least. And Danny Dingle and his father, who join a Latin American rebel army, whether they like it or not. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Frankie Doodle; Danny Dingle; El Bombo; Unbelievable - But True. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FR 1.0 $80.00 View scan 2.25" Cumulative spine split with heavy splitting to interior. Centerfold detached. Oxidation. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Ben Batsford, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Frank N. Ernest. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original superhero, The Spark Man, who joined the military to fight in WWII. In the Pacific, Spark Man and the blowgun-wielding Hu-See rescue a squadron of Marines from an enemy ambush. When wealthy Audrey's parents cut off her fortune if she marries Barry, she and Barry learn how they really feel about each other, and Slats behaves accordingly. The Captain accepts a wager with the Inspector on a race around the world, but for some reason, he takes the mischievous Kids with him. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Frankie Doodle; Danny Dingle; El Bombo; Unbelievable - But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $90.00 View scans 1/2" Spine split from top (chew).

Cover by Reg Greenwood. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Ben Batsford, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Frank N. Ernest. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original superhero, The Spark Man, who joined the military to fight in WWII. In the Pacific, The Spark Man, having long since given up the electrical powers that gave him his name, dispenses with the costume and goes into action as Private Omar Kavak (but is unfailingly called "The Spark Man"). He is assigned to evacuate Resistance fighters from Nazi-held Crete. Whatever crazy situation the Captain and Mama get into while racing around the world, The Kids and their mischief can always make it worse. Bombo accidentally launches himself to Mars in eccentric Professor Butterbilly's rocket. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Frankie Doodle; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo; Unbelievable - But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.