Feature Comics #26

This November 1939 issue of Feature Comics delivers a wonderfully comic gridiron moment: a hapless fellow named George crashes triumphantly through the goalposts — only to be reminded by an onlooker that he forgot to bring the ball. The cover is packed with the anthology's colorful roster, with portrait medallions showcasing Joe Palooka, The Clock, Lala Palooza, Charlie Chan, and a banner of strip favorites — Jane Arden, Mickey Finn, Captain Fortune, Toddy, and more — along the top. Quality Comics was offering tremendous variety for just ten cents, and this issue's playful cover captures exactly the breezy, good-natured humor that made the series such a fun read.