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Famous Funnies#174
Cover: Stephen Douglas

Famous Funnies #174

Jan 1949 · Eastern Color · 0.10 USD
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A 1949 gem from Eastern Color, Famous Funnies #174 introduces a mystery wrapped in a wedding veil: Kit’s old friend Sable Knight is tying the knot with a man of questionable past. When Steve uncovers his criminal history, he and Wahoo go undercover as official photographers to unravel the truth behind the ceremony—no spoilers, just intrigue and early comic charm. Written by Allen Saunders and illustrated by Pete Hoffman, with a striking cover by Stephen Douglas.

Contains 9 stories
Untitled Science Fiction story
6 pp · Science Fiction
Untitled Adventure story
8 pp · Adventure
Steve RoperBig Chief WahooZirconWhipple CoilsKit KarsonSable KnightMr. KnightChuck Fellon

In "null," Steve and Wahoo find themselves posing as photographers at the Knight mansion, where old friend Sable Knight is about to marry a man with a suspicious past. As they sneak through the estate, they uncover secrets hidden behind polished surfaces and polite smiles—just as the wedding day begins to unravel in ways no one saw coming.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Animal
NapoleonUncle Elby

In this delightfully silly 1949 installment from *Famous Funnies* #174, Elby dons a Father Christmas suit and climbs a ladder to deliver presents to Willie’s room—only to discover a parade of unexpected guests, including Napoleon, all with the same festive mission.

Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure, Children
Script Mabel Burwick Waugh [as Odin]Pencils Mabel Burwick Waugh [as Odin]Inks Mabel Burwick Waugh [as Odin]
Dickie DareDan FlynnMr. AveryDamon Vang (villain)
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Animal
NapoleonUncle Elby
Untitled Humor story
6 pp · Humor, Teen
Bobby Soxher motherher fatherBernhardAlvin
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Animal
NapoleonUncle Elby
Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure, Aviation
Scorchy SmithChing Kai OoEtienne LangGerdaChing Lo Dan

In 1949, in the shadowed streets of Shanghai, Scorchy takes on a dangerous mission: track down stolen gold bullion and gems vanished during a return from India. To infiltrate the Oriental underworld, he stages his own disgraceful resignation and disappears into the city’s hidden networks.

Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure, Historical
Sir Oaky DoaksPrincess ElaineKing ArthurMerlinSir Tristram Tuffnott

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $6
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $290*
CGC 9.4 · 7 in census $186*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
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CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $30*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 none in existence
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

artist, inker Pete Hoffman
cover pencils, inks Stephen Douglas

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