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Big Shot Comics #13

Aug 1941 · Columbia · 0.10 USD
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In Big Shot Comics #13, a 1941 adventure kicks off with a peculiar theft: the mysterious disappearance of a rocking chair from the Colonial American exhibit at the Natural History Museum. When Mr. Jenkins calls in a panic, even he can’t explain why such a seemingly worthless item would be stolen—leaving Marvelo to unravel the strange case. Penciled and inked by Fred Guardineer, this early superhero tale blends mystery and whimsy in a story that’s as curious as the crime itself.

Contains 17 stories
Untitled Superhero story
11 pp · Superhero
Script ? [as Paul Dean]
The Skyman [Allen Turner]Fawn CarrollU.S. Army MajorCommander Innessubmarine commander (villain)submarine crew members (villains, one dies)

In "null," Skyman races to save Fawn and an army major from a torpedo strike during a ship launch, only to learn of a troubling mystery: submarines have been vanishing U.S. Merchant Marine vessels without a trace for two months. With no wreckage and no survivors, the threat remains unseen—yet undeniably real.

Untitled War story
6 pp · War
Captain Devildog [Captain Hank Steele] (a Marine, introduction)Kelly (mechanic)un-named ColonelChester Powell (inventor)Pari (villain, girl bandit)jungle natives (villains)

In "null," a wartime tale from Big Shot Comics #13, Colonel and Captain Devildog race to rescue inventor Powell, captured by a cunning girl bandit who wants his revolutionary two-way radio. Using Powell’s device, the colonel channels the voice of the wooden god Deli to outwit the bandit and the locals, all while the fate of the inventor hangs in the balance.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mike the MascotCosmo the Trained Rabbit (death)
Untitled Drama story
6 pp · Drama, Sports
Joe Palooka [also as Mike Bean]Knobby Walsh (Joe's manager)Weidebottomun-named Sports Editor in Kansas CityPanther Scott (boxer)DonahueDuke Dropper (boxer)Johnny (villain, promoter)Synder (villain, a promoter)

In a tense moment at the boxing ring, Knobby suspects that Weidebottom took a bribe to let Joe lose to Duke Dropper in an exhibition fight. When Joe’s promoter tries to arrange a rematch, Duke refuses—leaving Knobby to devise a clever plan to force the fight he believes Joe deserves.

Untitled Spy story
6 pp · Spy
Spy-Chief [Jeff Cardiff]Rex (Jeff's dog, introduction)Lars (Jeff's friend)foreign spies (villains)

In the 1941 adventure "null" from Big Shot Comics #13, Jeff puts his trusty dog Rex to the test when he suspects spies are after Lars’s new rifle. With Rex’s keen instincts and Jeff’s quick thinking, the duo sets out to track down the thieves before the weapon falls into the wrong hands.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor, Children
Jibby JonesJane Jones (Jibby's sister)Mr. Jones (Jibby and Jane's father)Mrs. Jones (Jibby and Jane's mother)ButchStinky

In this lighthearted 1941 gem from Big Shot Comics #13, Butch’s absence from the big baseball game prompts Jibby to make a surprising move—putting Jane in the outfield for the Indians. A playful twist on team spirit and unexpected roles, the story captures the charm of childhood games with a dash of humor.

Untitled Detective-Mystery story
5 pp · Detective-Mystery
Kirk BarrowGina LaneJ. C. Kornweller (movie producer)Berzelius Keno (villain)Keno's men [Tommyother un-named] (villains, crooks)local natives [Moluothers un-named] (villains)
Untitled Humor story
0.1 pp · Humor
GladiolaRudolph Hotshots
Untitled Humor story
0.9 pp · Humor
George BungleMrs. Jo Bungle

In this delightfully absurd 1941 gem from Big Shot Comics #13, Mr. Bungle’s attempt to stay dry backfires in the most comically unfortunate way—what starts as a simple trip home with a mountain of packages turns into a slippery, soggy mishap when an umbrella he buys for the rain ends up being the last thing he needs. The story’s charm lies in its perfectly timed slapstick and the sheer, unrelenting absurdity of a man caught between preparedness and practicality.

Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure
Rocky RyanDoe Amesisland natives [HekaiKorula (native Chief)Malu (native Chief's son)rest un-named]Doc

In "null," Rocky, fresh from quelling a mutiny, presses on in his quest for the legendary white whale said to surface near a bed of rare pearls. When he lands on a remote shore, the wary natives refuse to dive—until they see Rocky take the plunge himself.

Untitled Humor story
0.1 pp · Humor, Children
Dottya dog
Untitled Humor story
0.9 pp · Humor
Dixie Dugan (career girl)Mickie (Dixie's friend)Imogene (Dixie's niece)
Untitled Humor story
0.1 pp · Humor
Dottyclassroom teacherboy prankster
Untitled Humor story
0.9 pp · Humor
Dixie Dugan (career girl)Mickie (Dixie's friend)Imogene (Dixie's niece)
Untitled Fantasy story
6 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
MarveloZee (Marvello's assistant)Dr. Crenby (Geologist)Reilly (villain)Leberts (villain)

In "null," Marvelo is drawn into a mysterious tale from 1783 when two men approach him with a story of a French frigate lost to the rocks, carrying gold bound for the New World. They know where the ship lies, but they need Marvelo’s help to reach it—though their true intentions remain unclear.

Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
The Face [Tony Trent] (radio commentator)Jinny GildernestDr. Franck (villain, society doctor, sandstone collector)Franck's henchmen (villains)

In "null," the Face tracks down a stolen Sandstone Buddha from two crooks, then consults Dr. Franck for insight—only to find the artifact holds a mystery deeper than the doctor’s words suggest. When Tony investigates the relic himself, he uncovers something unexpected, setting off a chain of events that tests his instincts and sharpens his focus.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Mortimer (a monkey)Mortimer's owner

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Raw (Good) $40
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,191*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $524
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $435*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $365*
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Full credits

artist, inker, letterer Fred Guardineer
cover pencils, inks Fred Guardineer

Reprints

Reprinted in Men of Mystery Comics #95 (2014), Men of Mystery Comics #94 (2014)

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