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Jumbo Comics
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   By Dick Morriale
There's a lot of Jack Kirby here, under different names. And Sheena Begins as though the story is already in progress.
   By The Australian Panther
This was published at the period of transition when comic books went from anthologies of newspaper strips to books of original material. The Sheena story is pretty obviously a reprinted newspaper strip, and very nice too. Many of the other strips here are laid out like Sunday strips, hence the logo on the top of each page. How many were actually newspaper strips I don't know. At that time, the goal of most creators was to have their own strip. Eisner made it with the Spirit. Kirby did several newspaper strips for short periods of time. Here we have : Bob Kane, Will Eisner, Jack Kirby, S.M. (Jerry) Eiger, Bernard Bailey, Dick Briefer, Mort Meskin (On Sheena, and very nice work) all in the same book. This was packaged by Eisner and Eiger, "one of the first comics "packagers" that produced outsourced comic-book material for publishers entering the new medium. Eisner & Iger was an immediate success, and the two soon had a stable of creators supplying work to Fox Comics, Fiction House, Quality Comics, and others. Turning a profit of $1.50 a page, Eisner claimed that he "got very rich before I was 22",[12] later detailing that in Depression-era 1939 alone, he and Iger "had split $25,000 between us",[13] a considerable amount for the time." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Iger This book is probably worth a fortune in mint.
   By comickraut
A real treasure from the early days of comics, but I had now to learn a painful lesson: There are too many treasures on CB+, I can't download them all . . . I say this with one laughing and one crying eye. :-)
   By david hatch
wow so this is the first legendary issue of jumbo comics i had been under the mistaken impression that this was in color interesting to see the orange tinted pages even jack kirby's early stuff is awesome,, sheena's origin should be fun overall quite a start,,
  
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PublicationSeptember 1938 | Price: 0.10 USD | Pages: 1 | Frequency: Monthly
 
FeaturingUncle Otto; Hawks of the Seas; Peter Pupp; Sheena
 
SynopsisA welcome from the editor and solicitation for reader submissions, along with indicia.
 
SynopsisIntroduction of Peter's sidekick, Tinymite. Peter and Tinymite are kidnapped in their sleep by The Rat, and delivered to evil scientist Watt A. Dogg, who intends to ship them to the moon to see if it is made of creme cheese. Peter attempts to seize control of the ship, and veers off-course, landing on a strange planet. Peter and Tinymite meet the sole inhabitant (who's identity is revealed next issue as The Weatherman).
FeaturingPeter Pupp
ContentGenre: Anthropomorphic-funny Animals | Characters: Peter Pupp; Tinymite; Watt A. Dogg
NotesThe Weatherman appears to be a potential inspiration for R. Crumb's character, Mr. Natural
 
SynopsisThe Hawk learns of a plan by slaver Captain Merrystone to attack Hawk's ship at dawn in retaliation for Hawk's interference in his slave trade. Hawk, in disguise, eludes Merrystone's men, and returns to his ship to warn his men. Before the attack, Hawk's men board another of Merrystone's ships, and convinces them to free their slaves and join him. When dawn arrives, Merrystone finds Hawk under sail, and immune to his attack. Hawk waits to find his opportunity to follow through on his promise of returning the slaves to their home.
FeaturingHawks of the Seas
ContentGenre: Historical | Characters: The Hawk, Fluth; Sagua; Merrystone
NotesReprints pages 41-45 of the Eisner-Iger syndicated "Hawks of the Seas" Sunday strip - full size, without color. Earlier pages were reprinted in Quality's Feature Funnies 3 through 12.
 
FeaturingBobby
ContentGenre: Children | Characters: Bobby; Miss Eiffel; Philip Fadeout
 
Synopsisfun activity page, including coloring-book item, complete a nursery rhyme, connect the dots, word puzzle, and "find the objects". There is a second one-page Puzzle Phun feature in sequence 16.
FeaturingPuzzle Phun
ContentGenre: Children
 
SynopsisThe ship "Pharoah" returns to Marsaille as Napoleon Bonaparte threatens upheaval in France. The ship owner Morrelle learns Edmond Dantes has assumed command during the voyage upon the death of Capt. Leclare, which has rankled Dante's rival, Danglars. Dantes possesses a letter, given to him by Leclare, with instructions to deliver it when the password "Elba" is given. Dantes delivers it, but is witnessed by Danglars. Dantes then visits his fiancee, and learns that of a jealous rival for her affection, Fernand Mondego, who would kill his rival. Danglars schemes with Mondego to make it so.
FeaturingThe Count of Monte Cristo
CreditsScript:? (adaptor)
ContentGenre: Adventure | Characters: Edmond Dantes; M. Danglars; Fernand Mondego; the fair Mercedes; Mr. Morrell
NotesAdapted from Alexandre Dumas's novel. Strips #1 to #4. Letters credit identified by Greg Theakston and later Harry Mendryk on the Jack Kirby Museum web page http://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2369, 31 October 2008 (retrieved 15 December 2014).
 
Comic StoryThe Man Who Lived Twice (Part 1) (4 pages)
SynopsisSpencer, recuperating from a gunshot wound, intends to rest and go on vacation, until his friend and reporter, Doakes, informs him of the trial of "Lucky" Lucifer for murder. Spencer attends the trial, where Lucifer is found guilty and sentenced to hang. Lucifer vows vengeance on Judge Grayson, and sets in motion a plan. His gang kidnaps Lucifer's brother, a scientist with the knowledge to bring back the dead to life.
FeaturingSpencer Steel
ContentGenre: Detective-mystery | Characters: Spencer Steel; Doakes; Lucky Lucifer; Judge Grayson
NotesStrips #30 to #33. Strip #33 is additionally signed "Colebrook".
 
SynopsisEvil scientist Kromo kidnaps Stuart Taylor, and with his equipment, transfers their minds between their bodies. Dr. Hayward and his daughter Lora (Taylor's girlfriend), unaware that Kromo now controls Taylor's body, welcome Taylor home. Hayward catches on, but is overpowered by Taylor. Taylor captures Lora and departs.
FeaturingThe Diary of Dr. Hayward
ContentGenre: Science Fiction | Characters: Stuart Taylor; Kromo; Dr. Hayward; Lora/Laura Hayward
NotesThe feature title "The Diary of Dr. Hayward" would change by issue 9 to "Weird Stories of the Supernatural", and again to "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" by issue 10. All stories featured Stuart Taylor, Dr. Hayward, and Lora (changed to Laura by issue 6). Universal Phoenix Features Syndicate copyright notice on pages 1 and 4.
 
FeaturingUncle Otto
ContentGenre: Humor | Characters: Uncle Otto
NotesFour one-page gag strips. Two are dated - 9-6-37 and 11-15-37 - and both have the United Phoenix Features colophon.
 
Synopsisshort bios for Fay Wray, Eddie Kantor, Clark Gable, Dame May Whitty, Anna Sten, Miriam Jordan, Harpo Marx, Shirley Temple, Ramon Novarro, Edgar Bergen, Buddy Ebsen, Billy Gilbert, and Walt Disney.
FeaturingStars On Parade
ContentCharacters: Fay Wray (first strip); Eddie Cantor (first strip); Clark Gable (first strip); Dame May Whitty (first strip); Anna Sten (second strip); Victor Moore (second strip); Miriam Jordan (second strip); Harpo Marx (second strip); Shirley Temple (third strip); Ramon Navarro (third strip); Edgar Bergen (third strip); Buddy Ebsen (fourth strip); Billy Gilbert (fourth strip); Walt Disney (fourth strip)
NotesAudrey (Toni) Blum was married to Bill Bossert and it is possible that he did the art as "Lorna Lane". Four discrete strips, each bearing the Universal Phoenix Features colophon. Dated 12-6-37, 11-22-37 and 9-6-38 (the fourth has no date).
 
FeaturingJest Laffs
ContentGenre: Humor
NotesSix unrelated one panel gags.
 
FeaturingPee Wee
ContentGenre: Humor | Characters: Pee Wee; Bushy; Uncle Shamus
Notes4 x 4 panel strips, the first dated 8-16-37, the third 5-3.
 
SynopsisBob Reynolds and Prof. Van Dyke search for the elusive Sheena, but are captured by her guards. They escape, but, instead of fleeing, approach Sheena in her throne room, and Van Dyke speaks to Sheena in her tongue, stating that they are friendly. Sheena's medicine man regales them with the story of how Sheena came to be Queen of the Jungle. The story begins with an invading force of Moguls. The wildness of the land and the resistance of the native people whittled their numbers down, until the small remaining group of them settled, and lived with the natives. (continued)
ContentGenre: Jungle | Characters: Sheena [Sheena Rivington]; Bob Reynolds (appears in all Sheena stories); Professor Van Dyke
NotesScript is reportedly by Eisner. Strips #11 to #15.
 
Comic StoryBuild the Flash (2 pages)
SynopsisBackground information and model-building instructions for two planes, the Bermuda Clipper and the Waco C-7.
FeaturingModern 'Planes and Model Building
ContentGenre: Non-fiction; Aviation
NotesStrips #17 and #23.
 
FeaturingGilda Gay
ContentGenre: Humor | Characters: Gilda Gay; Buster; Joe; Monty
Notes4 x 4 panel stand alone strips.
 
FeaturingPuzzle Phun
ContentGenre: Children
 
Text StoryLost in the Arctic (2 pages)
CreditsScript:? [as Owen Finbar] (credited) | Pencils: Will James (signed);? | Inks: Will James (signed);? | Letters: Typeset
ContentGenre: Adventure
NotesSix spot illustrations by various artists - including Will James and possibly John Forte and Bob Schwartz - possibly reprinted from various pulp magazines.
 
SynopsisQuasimodo, a deformed unfortunate, spends his days confined to Notre Dame, acting as bell-ringer. He is lured by a festival to the Town square, espies Esmeralda, and falls in love. Evil Jehan, who lusts for Esmeralda, lures Quasimodo to kidnap her. Quasimodo is captured, and put into the pillory. Only Esmeralda show mercy on him. Esmeralda has a romantic rendezvous with her rescuer, but the jealous Jehan murders him. Esmeralda is framed for the murder, and sentenced to hang, only to be saved at the last minute by Quasimodo.
ContentGenre: Adventure | Characters: Quasimodo; Jehan; Esmeralda; Phoebus; Claude Frollo
NotesFrom the classic novel by Victor Hugo. Credit reads "Pictured by Dick Briefer" which does not necessarily suggest that he is also the writer.
 
FeaturingThe Adventures of Tom Sherrill
ContentGenre: Children | Characters: Tom Sherrill; Ellen Sherrill; Chief Pow-Pow
 
SynopsisThe country of Transovania has become provocative, bombing their neighbor Chesterland's munitions plant. Chesterland needs intel in order to respond to the aggression, and sends superspy ZX-5 to infiltrate Transovanian operations in the Kale Valley.
FeaturingZX-5 Spies In Action
CreditsScript:? [as Morgan Thomas]
ContentGenre: Spy | Characters: ZX-5; Major Jason
NotesArtwork mostly by Eisner.
 
Synopsisspot illustrations and bios provided for Tom McAuliffe, "Lefty" Grove, Terry McGovern, Cleve Brown, "Battling" Nelson, Ben Heller, Honus Wagner, Helen Wills Moody, Henry Lewis, Walter Hagen, and Jimmy Johnson.
FeaturingHeroes of Sport
ContentGenre: Non-fiction; Sports
NotesFour single tier strips by three different artists. Strip #1 - dated 12-6-37, by Edwin Laughlin. Strip #2 - dated Oct. 28, 1937, by Will Eisner (as Erwin). Strip #3 - dated 5-3, by Will Eisner (as Erwin). Strip #4 - dated -37, by Bob Gustafson.
 
Text StoryIsland of Gold (2 pages)
CreditsScript:? [as Capt. Dennis Drake] (credited) | Pencils:? (3 spot illustrations) | Inks:? (3 spot illustrations) | Letters: typeset
ContentGenre: Adventure
NotesThree illustrations, two different artists. Possible translation of art signatures: "R. Thomay" and "Hofer." Perhaps sourced from various pulps.
 
AdvertisementJumbo Jim's Prize Party (1 page)
Featuringadvertising a cartoon contest for readers
CreditsScript:? (ad copy) | Pencils: Will Eisner;? | Inks: Will Eisner;?
ContentCharacters: Jumbo Jim
NotesPromotional circulation builder
 
SynopsisInspector Dayton has finally crossed paths with the smuggling ring he has been hunting, only to be captured. He escapes, and makes it to the police station, with a plan to capture the ring, known as "The Ace of Spades". The gang manages to elude Dayton's trap, but not without leaving clues to their whereabouts.
FeaturingInspector Dayton
CreditsScript:? [as Geo. Thatcher] (credited)
ContentGenre: Detective-mystery | Characters: Inspector Dayton; Joe the Fink; "Ace of Spades"
NotesArt previously credited to "Jack Kirby ?". Page four indicates that it is Strip #50, suggesting that this is sequence #47 to #50.
 
SynopsisBart Luger and his band of cutthroats have the Sheriff and his posse surrounded, but Wilton and little Billy flank them. When Billy is in danger of being shot, Wilton has no choice but to engage Bart, and a fight ensues. Wilton knocks out Bart, and attempts to take him captive, but Bart's gang puts a bullet in his back. Billy rides for help, and finds a group of rangers, who bear down on the gang. (continued)
FeaturingWilton of the West
ContentGenre: Western-frontier | Characters: Wilton; Bart Lugar; Luke Reed; Billy Danson; Major Murdock
NotesLetters credit identified by Greg Theakston and later Harry Mendryk on the Jack Kirby Museum web page http://kirbymuseum.org/blogs/simonandkirby/archives/2369, 31 October 2008 (retrieved 15 December 2014). Strips #45 to #48.
 
FeaturingJest Laffs
ContentGenre: Humor
NotesSeven unrelated gags by different artists, the fourth of which is signed by Bob Kane.
 
SynopsisWriter / artist Lee Harris interviews Ben Rosenberg, famed detective, highlighting his career and his tracking down of two felons. Harris draws himself into the feature.
FeaturingFamous Detectives
ContentGenre: Non-fiction | Characters: Ben Rosenberg (detective); Lee Harris; Charles Palatino (villain); Vincent Ceffelli (villain, Palatino's partner)
NotesOut of proper sequence.
 
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