Cover: Stephen Douglas

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Famous Funnies #92

Mar 1942 · Eastern Color · 0.10 USD; 0.15 CAD

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In "Martian Invasion of Earth, Part 3: Flight of the Ghost Ship," J. Carroll Mansfield crafts a thrilling sci-fi adventure where a mysterious spacecraft looms over Michigan’s shores, weaving real-world details of the Pilgrims’ journey and the subtle differences in tire wear into a tale of alien intrigue. With bold artwork and tight storytelling by Mansfield himself, this 1942 classic blends history and speculation in a way that feels both grounded and wildly imaginative. The cover by Stephen Douglas captures the eerie grandeur of the ghost ship, setting the tone for a story that’s as curious as it is suspenseful.

Contains 22 stories

Martian Invasion of Earth, Part 3: Flight of the Ghost Ship

6 pp · Science Fiction

Buck RogersBuddy DeeringDr. HuerBlack BarneyAluraDoolb, King of Death [Zanda, Queen of Space Raiders (disguised)] (villain, death)Prince Gool (villain)the Martians (villains)

Untitled Superhero story

6 pp · Superhero

Fearless Flint [Jack Bradley]Lava Man (villain)John AndersonJune AndersonChief Waka (villain)unnamed Conajee Island natives

Petition

1 pp · Humor, Animal

NapoleonUncle Elbyunnamed petitioner from the Butinsky Club

The Time Projector

5 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction

Connie KurridgeDr. Chrono: Jack BrownProfessor Borgg (villain)

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor, Animal

JitterFred FuddleSusie Fuddle

Untitled Adventure story

5 pp · Adventure, Children

Dickie DareDan FlynnWags (a dog)unnamed telegraph operatorMam'selleDoctor MurdockDoctor Andre Du Maurier

Untitled Adventure story

4 pp · Adventure, Fantasy

Invisible Scarlet O'NeilPaul Itch (Ivan's twin brother, death)Shiltz (villain)Iltz (villain)Ivan Itch (villain)

Jacqueline of Holland

0.5 pp · Non-Fiction, History

Jacqueline of HollandDuke Philip of BurgundyFrancis Van Borselen

Untitled Adventure story

5 pp · Adventure, Aviation

Scorchy SmithTexKayGeneral Chung-Yingunnamed student pilot traineesunnamed pilot

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor, Animal

NapoleonUncle ElbyWillie

Untitled Humor story

4 pp · Humor, Historical

Sir Oaky DoaksKing CedricDictator of Certiorariunnamed revolutionaryMr. Raffdoggle

Untitled Adventure story

4 pp · Adventure, Aviation

The Flying Legion [Tommy HughesBilly HillJuniper]unnamed Army Air Corps officerunnamed member of ground crew

Untitled Adventure story

5 pp · Adventure

Roy Powersunnamed bomb planterWintersunnamed Federal officerChunkySamMr. SharpMr. DavisMr. Kimbal

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor, Animal

NapoleonUncle Elby

Untitled Adventure story

2 pp · Adventure

Olly Lane [Olive Lane]unnamed man with a black eyeWindyHenieunnamed police officerunnamed police detectiveBrad NelsonMr. Ginsberg [as A.G.]MaxieRico Di MigoBuddy

A Rare Bit of Shooting!

0.25 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier

Pa Piffle [Paw Piffle]unnamed bank employeeunnamed bank robbers

Manhunt!

0.25 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier

Mescal IkePa Piffle [Paw Piffle]Young 'Un [Youngun]

And That Ain't Hay!

0.25 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier

Pa Piffle [Paw Piffle]Wal

Who's Shaving Who?

0.25 pp · Humor, Western-Frontier

Mescal IkePa Piffle [Paw Piffle]