Publishers / Dell / Popular Comics (1936) / #116
116October 1945
$0.10

Popular Comics #116

Dell · October 1945 · on sale 1945

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Identification plate

Series
Popular Comics (Dell, 1936 series)
Issue
#116
Publication date
October 1945
Key date
1945-10-00
On-sale date
1945
Indicia publisher
Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
Price
$0.10
Pages
36

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1Dr. Bobbs, Downwind Jaxon, Felix the Cat, Andy Gump, Smilin' Jack, Terry Lee, Smokey Stover
1A Point of Viewtext story2script: R. S. Callender; pencils: Robert Callender; inks: Robert CallenderChief Running Bull; Johnny Hawk-wing; Charlie Spotted Dog
2-comic story7script: Zack Mosley; pencils: Boody Rogers; inks: Boody Rogers; letters: Boody RogersDownwind Jaxon, Fat Stuff, Smilin' Jack
3-comic story1script: Gus Edson; pencils: Gus Edson; inks: Gus EdsonAndy Gump
4-comic story6script: Milton Caniff; pencils: Milton Caniff; inks: Milton Caniff; letters: Frank EngliTerry Lee
5-comic story4script: Elliott Caplin; pencils: Jay McArdle; inks: Jay McArdleDr. Bobbs
6-comic story1pencils: George Swanson; inks: George SwansonPhilander Flop; Helen Flop; Willie Flop
7-comic story4script: Pat Sullivan; pencils: Pat Sullivan; inks: Pat SullivanFelix the Cat
8-comic story1script: Bill Holman; pencils: Bill Holman; inks: Bill HolmanSpooky, Smokey Stover
9-comic story4script: Gaylord Du BoisHenry Willet; Danton; Tailspin Torrey [Jason Torrey; also as Harold Smith] (villain)
10-comic story1script: Jimmy Murphy; pencils: Jimmy Murphy; inks: Jimmy MurphyCasper Hawkins, Toots Hawkins
11-comic story2script: Frank King; pencils: Frank King; inks: Frank KingSkeezix Wallet; Tops Topper; Nina Clock; Diana Dune; Mr. McSwiggle
12-comic story1script: Cliff Sterrett; pencils: Cliff Sterrett; inks: Cliff SterrettKitty, Polly Perkins, Sam'l Perkins, Susie Perkins
13-comic story1script: Bill Holman; pencils: Bill Holman; inks: Bill HolmanSpooky, Smokey Stover

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