All-American Comics #7

In "null," Hoiman puzzles over Northrup’s odd quest for golf balls across the mountain, until Northrup reveals Skippy’s father was the one playing on the far side yesterday.

In "null," two students, Hoiman and Northrup, try to win favor with their teacher by finding the perfect gift. When Hoiman suggests giving her something to put in, Northrup returns with a wire trash can—exactly what they had in mind.

In "null," Skippy’s persistent attempts to hit a golf ball end in comical frustration—until he stacks dirt and grass into a makeshift tee and climbs onto a box for a better swing, turning the game into a surprisingly athletic feat.

In the midst of the Atlantic, Ted and Alan are pulled from the waves—claiming to have just returned from Mars, a tale few believe. Only Dr. Lazar listens, his quiet skepticism hinting at deeper knowledge in this strange, six-page science fiction tale from All-American Comics #7 (1939).

In "null," Northrup’s sudden sprint down the street leads a bewildered officer to believe an emergency is unfolding—only to reveal a far more mundane crisis: a car parked just an inch too close to a fire hydrant. The story captures a quiet, deadpan humor in the absurdity of overreaction, with a single, perfectly timed moment of civic pettiness.

In "null," Skippy tricks Butch into following a trail of pins, making him believe he’s been secretly befriended by the whole neighborhood—until the prank culminates in a surprise ambush by Skippy and the other children, who demand the return of the wagon they claim Butch stole from Freddy.

In "null," Hoiman strings Northrup along with a promise of debt forgiveness if he buys a soft drink, leading to a comically escalating series of drink choices—until Northrup finally settles on a vanilla soda, only to order a chocolate soda for himself and a glass of water for his "guest" at the counter.

In "null," Ray offers Skippy his unused movie pass, knowing he can’t go himself since he’s stuck babysitting. Skippy heads home to freshen up, then shows up at Ray’s house—only to learn the baby’s finally asleep, meaning Ray might actually get to use the pass after all. Fuming, Skippy grabs a metal wash tub and starts banging it outside the house.