1000 Jokes #66
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Joke," a 1953 Dell classic, a mother’s search for her missing son takes an unexpected turn when she arrives at the police station—only to find the officers more interested in her than in the boy who’s been keeping them company. Written, drawn, and inked by Bo Brown, this quietly sharp tale captures a moment of domestic tension with a touch of dark humor. The cover, by Edwin Kunz, perfectly frames the scene’s awkward charm.
In a brief, deadpan moment from 1953’s *1000 Jokes #66*, a mother’s search for her missing son takes a comically awkward turn at the police station—where the officers, upon her arrival, instantly shift their attention from the boy to her, leaving the child forgotten in the shuffle. The humor lies in the sharp, silent contrast between the boy’s quiet presence and the officers’ sudden, exaggerated charm.
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