Sparkler Comics (1941 2nd Series) comic books

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man's old foe, the nefarious Zing Loa, has returned to keep his promise to steal the priceless Jade Li Lantern. Holly witnesses a murder and gets a photo of the killer, but it's a man who died ten years before. Biltybux and Bombo dress in drag to avoid a process server, but that only makes them more conspicuous. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Back Home Again; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man gets mixed up with a woman, her kidnapped father, and a lost Mozart score stolen from Hitler's home after the war. Hap Hopper and Holly investigate the old mansion where she saw the murder, finding more suspects and more creepy rooms. Bombo provokes a fight between Mr. Biltybux and Glenda's boyfriend, much to Glenda's surprise. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Back Home Again; The Burtons; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Tarzan encounters a race of barbarians that lives high up on a lost mesa. Nancy must mind the baby while Aunt Fritzi is busy, so she finds creative ways to keep him occupied. Classic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man investigates the theft of the 13 Pigeon-Blood Rubies by the collector Moto Royle. After Bathless Groggins endorses Miracle Wave Shampoo, it's discovered that it causes hair loss, and he's run out of town. When Mr. Biltybux gives Bombo a U.S. history lesson, Bombo imagines himself in the days of Columbus and George Washington. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Back Home Again; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. A vengeful magician promises to commit murder and get away with it by making the body disappear. Bathless Groggins receives an Egyptian sarcophagus that contains a very much alive Cleopatra. Biltybux takes Bombo's advice and throws a big party to impress the girl he wants to meet, but that backfires in a big way. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Back Home Again; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. The Spark Man investigates after his friend Judy is kidnapped by a strange criminal who leaves behind Dutch gold coins where he snares his victims. A prank involving a donkey, a wasps' nest and some glue gets the Captain in hot water with Mama and the local native princess. Biltybux says he'll give Bombo $1000 for every girl he meets, so Bombo goes to a chorus girl revue. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Back Home Again; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. The city is panicked by a mysterious madman, in the last appearance of one of United Features' rare superheroes, The Spark Man. Debuting this issue are several new strips, including the new cover feature, beloved hillbilly satire Li'l Abner by Al Capp. Bombo gets a new job, but he might be too much of a klutz to be a good lifeguard. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; The Spark Man; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan has been forced into fighting alongside lawless rebels. The Kids manage to get the Captain on the wrong side of a charging goat. Bombo tries to help the eccentric Mr. Biltybux fight the urge to pull the beards of every man he meets. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan secures the radioactive jewel and restores the rightful queen to the Kavian throne, but is captured by the strange tree-women. Hap Hopper investigates after Senator Stormy Rivers suddenly withdraws from his re-election campaign. The ghost of Flame McGoon declares she will follow Li'l Abner until he declares his love for her. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. War erupts between the pirates and the Amazons - and Tarzan is caught in the middle. Hap Hopper finally gets his story on the destruction of the Herringbone political machine. Bombo befriends a boy on the beach. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. The Sultan prepares to order the execution of Tarzan. What is it about the Golden Monkey that can drive an ordinary man to theft, arson and attempted murder? El Bombo dreams himself onto the island of "Robinson Crusoe." Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Abbie an Slats; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Back Home Again; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Thrown into a pit and told to fight, Tarzan manages to turn the tables on his captors. Mr. Biltybux wants to get back into his old club, but first he must endure a humiliating initiation. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. When stranger Don Macabre refuses to reveal his identity, Tarzan challenges him. Former political boss Fox engineers a prison break to get out and get revenge on Steve O'Dey, unless Hap Hopper can stop him. Lonely Lizzie was raised on a lighthouse island and has never seen a man, until the day that Bathless Groggins crashes on her island. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; Back Home Again; Out Our Way; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan is forced to face a wild bull in a savage mockery of a bullfight. Li'l Abner faces The Drinkenstein Monster and its creator, Al Gloomingdale, in a storyline by Al Capp. Bombo and Mr. Biltybux accidentally get mixed up in a beach brawl. This is the final appearance of Bombo in Sparkler Comics; his adventures continued in Tip Top Comics. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; The Young Idea; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan and Thaissa escape from Don Macabre, but her father is still a prisoner. Li'l Abner joins his cousin Weak-Eyes Yokum on his "annooal" hunt, in a storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Bill Bumlin; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan has a plan to free Don Macabre's captive workers from the tunnel. Burke finds the greatest baseball player ever in a remote Central American country, and sets out to bring him back to the US. Sparkling Stars of the Air (radio, that is) focuses on the King Cole Trio, the early group featuring Nat King Cole. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkler Salutes; Ella Cinders; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Bill Bumlin; Back Home Again; Strange as It Seems; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. In the garden of death, Kabba Rana awaits Tarzan. When Wild West outlaw Jumpin' Ginger invades the Captain and the Kids' rooming house, a pair of devilish pranksters is just what the situation calls for. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Strange as It Seems. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Professor Stumpnoodle doesn't think he has anything to fear from the Kids, until he finds livestock and an angry pig in his bed sheets. Bill Bumlin's baseball prodigy Gu Gu won't play unless someone brings him a chicken first. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Bill Bumlin; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan is captured by pygmy warriors, but something worse awaits. Hans and Fritz trick the Captain into fighting with a waiter who isn't there. Wealthy Judy Hagstone tries to make Slats forget Becky by giving him marijuana! Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Scoopy; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Bill Bumlin; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan escapes his pygmy captors only to face the living dinosaur Goru-Bongara. Dink O'Day, bat boy of the major league team "Mohawks," makes his way to the stadium in the debut of the baseball strip in Sparkler Comics. Wealthy Judy Hagstone's plan to steal Slats from Becky by giving him marijuana is revealed when cleaning lady Mrs. McMousey climbs the town square statue and sings "Frankie and Johnny." Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Scoopy; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Dink O'Day; Strange as It Seems; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan and the pygmies are trapped on a plateau... by the living dinosaur Goru-Bongara. Hans and Fritz discover that the old ostrich-in-a-dress trick gets 'em every time. As Bathless surveys the aftermath of Becky's rampage, he meets his "other" daughter, beautiful Sue. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Scoopy; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Dink O'Day; Strange as It Seems; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Reformed pirate Captain John checks into the boardinghouse of the Captain and the Kids with his fortune in gold. Bathless learns that his long-lost daughter Sue has a mean right hook, and so does the guy who tries to get fresh with her. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Scoopy; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Dink O'Day; Strange as It Seems; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Hap buys a clock for Jaboo, unaware that jewel thieves have hidden a stolen watch inside it. Mad scientist Pandemonium P. McGenius means trouble for Dogpatch, in a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Becky has disappeared from Crabtree Corners after the Judy Hagstone incident, and Slats goes searching for her. Plus the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Scoopy; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Dink O'Day; Strange as It Seems; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Hap gives the clock to Jaboo, still unaware that it contains stolen contraband. When Black Bill, Terror of the Seven Seas comes after Captain John's gold, there's real trouble for the Captain and the Kids. Movie star Dawn Renard stops at the hotel at Crabtree Corners before her next movie, and so does a mysterious, handsome man who demands to see her. Ella Cinders is alarmed when her brother Blackie goes to the hospital after a football mishap, but Blackie's more concerned about the ball. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Scoopy; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Dink O'Day; Strange as It Seems; Abbie an Slats; Ella Cinders. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Tarzan is attacked by a mysterious, shadowy figure with skills nearly equal to his own. New in town, Sue Groggins of Abbie an' Slats ill-advisedly takes a ride from notorious lecher "Gropeworth Snootingham." Banger Burke sends a letter to Dink O'Day, telling him about life in major league baseball in the 1940s. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Dink O'Day; Strange as It Seems; Abbie an Slats; Ella Cinders. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Hap Hopper spots missing South American heiress Delores Montez hiding out in Washington, and he wants Holly's help to find out why. Banger Burke sends a letter to Dink O'Day, telling him about life in major league baseball in the 1940s. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Sparkling Stars of the Air; Dink O'Day; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. Stranded in the Arctic, the Kids elude the Captain and Mama, annoy the locals and antagonize the wildlife. Sue Groggins gets caught up in Willoby's scheme for making artificial diamonds. Hap Hopper sets out to find missing scientist Dr. Dome before his rival Gabby Galt finds him. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Dink O'Day; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Al Capp, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Charlie Plumb, Bernard Dibble, Ed Dodd, Rudolph Dirks, J. P. Williams, Arnie Mossler and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Li'l Abner and Nancy. The family's Arctic adventure continues from the previous issue, as the Captain buys a ship to take home, but it's frozen in the ice until spring. Sue Groggins gets captured by the crooks who want the formula for making artificial diamonds. Holly puts herself in danger to help Hap Hopper find missing scientist Dr. Dome. Plus a Li'l Abner storyline by Al Capp and the Ripley-like Strange as It Seems. Li'l Abner; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Strange as It Seems; Sparkler's Stars of the Air; The Young Idea; Tarzan; Dink O'Day; Abbie an Slats. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tarzan cover. Strips include Nancy, Scoopy, Li'l Abner, Tarzan, the Captain and the Kids, Dink O'Day, hap Hopper, and Abbie an' Slats. Cover price $0.10.

Features include Nancy, The Captain and the Kids, Casey Ruggles (by Warren Tufts), and Strange as it Seems. Cover price $0.10.

Features include Nancy, The Captain and the Kids, and Casey Ruggles (by Warren Tufts). Cover price $0.10.

Features include Nancy, The Captain and the Kids, and Casey Ruggles (by Warren Tufts). Cover price $0.10.