Big Shot #100

In a whimsical twist of fate, Sparky’s post-apocalyptic daydream of marrying his ideal love is interrupted by the mundane call to dinner—only to spiral into something far more unexpected. When Dotty stumbles upon the heartfelt manuscript Sparky thought he’d destroyed, she realizes her own long-held feelings, setting off a chain of events that leaves everyone scrambling. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated with classic 1949 charm, this six-page gem blends humor and heart in a quiet moment that feels both timeless and utterly unique.

In this 1949 humor tale from Big Shot #100, two mischievous ghosts take it upon themselves to rescue Brass’s floundering manuscript—after deciding it’s utterly terrible—by orchestrating a series of comically disastrous events that somehow lead to its publication. What follows is a delightfully absurd chain of mishaps that turns a flop into a best seller, all without Brass ever realizing he’s been ghostwritten.

In the 1949 adventure "null" from Big Shot #100, the Trents find their vacation cut short when a mysterious submarine destroys their cabin cruiser. Captured and thrown into confusion, Tony and Babs unexpectedly throw off their captors by speaking in a language the submarine’s captain doesn’t understand—only to face a new crisis as both a real contact boat and the U.S. Navy arrive on the scene.