All-American Comics #6
In "The Diversion Dam's Gone Out!", young Scribbly lands a job at a newspaper—first as a copy boy, then nearly as a cartoonist, before landing his dream role. Written and drawn entirely by Sheldon Mayer, this 1939 issue captures the charm and hustle of early comic book storytelling, with Mayer’s distinctive art bringing Scribbly’s ambitions to life. The cover by Mayer himself sets the tone with a lively, expressive scene that hints at the day’s unfolding adventures.
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Scribbly applies to a newspaper as a copy boy for $10 an hour, but is almost hired as a cartoonist for $100 a week. Still, another newspaper hires him as a cartoonist.
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