Famous Funnies #198

Sonny Brawnski’s sudden secrecy has Cupcake Brawnski on edge, especially as the mysterious masked dancer Torridora prepares to unveil her new partner at the club—complete with a $1,000 reward for anyone who can name him. When the masked figure is shot and Sonny returns home with a similar wound, Cupcake’s suspicions spiral, leaving her to wonder if her husband has vanished into a life of danger she never knew existed.

Emmy Lou convinces Taffy to use perfume to win Ronald’s heart, spending their hard-earned $15 on a bottle for Prom Night. But when the big night arrives, Taffy is in tears and Ronald’s nose is stuffed—what went wrong?

When a clever con involving a bank draft goes awry, Scorchy Smith finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes swindle orchestrated by Cyril Jones and Signor Preto—only to outsmart them by turning the stolen funds into patriotic savings bonds. With Betty Forbes caught in the crossfire, Scorchy’s quick thinking and sharp instincts turn the tables in this classic 1952 adventure.

In this classic 1952 adventure from Famous Funnies #198, Sir Oaky Doaks stumbles into a dramatic rescue—only to be punched in the face by the damsel he just saved. She wasn’t expecting him, and clearly had a different knight in mind.

Sir Oaky Doaks is minding his own business fishing in the castle moat when Princess Elaine approaches, unsure if her new bathing suit is too bold. Before he can answer, a series of frantic wolf calls erupt from every window, sending ripples through the quiet afternoon.