Foodini #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn the main story "Foodini Goes West," the Great Foodini, a stage magician, encounters trouble when a performer he kidnaps claims to be responsible for his act, and a man named Pinhead attempts to extort $5,000 from him by threatening to expose his magic tricks. After receiving a ransom note signed by "Raggy Joe," Foodini must navigate complications involving the kidnapped performer, Pinhead's schemes, and the legal complications surrounding Foodini's attempts to recover the situation with counterfeit money. The issue also features "Gone to See," in which Foodini encounters ghosts and exposes a phony spiritualist attempting to con a believer in the supernatural during a séance.
The Great Foodini arrives in Loco City seeking rest and quiet, but his peaceful retreat is disrupted when he becomes an unwitting decoy in a bank robbery orchestrated by the ruthless Whispering Smith. With the town's most dangerous outlaw using Pinhead's borrowed outfit to frame the magician, Foodini must rely on his wits and illusions to expose the real criminal before the sheriff catches up to him.
The Great Foodini sets out to compete at the Magicians' Convention, but gets waylaid when a stranger convinces him to help locate buried treasure on his farm—leading to a wild detour through an amusement park and a series of increasingly outlandish mishaps. By the time Foodini reaches the convention stage, he has to contend with the very man who kidnapped him in the first place, and things only get more chaotic from there. It's pure comedic magic and mayhem as the confident conjurer struggles to claim his rightful spotlight.
The Great Foodini takes on a skeptical challenge when a man named Mr. Wad hires him to expose a spiritualist named Madam Moon and cure his wife's belief in ghosts and séances. What starts as a confident debunking mission at a nighttime séance becomes far more complicated when Foodini finds himself caught up in the very supernatural chaos he came to disprove. A magician's wits and a cabinet full of tricks collide in this tale of spirits, deception, and the price of meddling.
Jingle Dingle shares a cheerful set of everyday etiquette tips covering phone courtesy, door manners, public transit kindness, and the power of a friendly smile—all delivered with the sort of wholesome, tongue-in-cheek wisdom that made mid-century humor comics a gentle reminder that good living starts with treating others right. It's a quick, good-natured lesson wrapped in Jingle Dingle's signature brand of practical advice and warmth.
When Dilly Dolly attempts to pay a $5,000 ransom in stage money to rescue Pinhead, the fake bills create an unexpected chain of chaos—attracting police, criminals, and confusion across town. Armed only with prop currency and determination, Dilly races to the rendezvous point, leaving a trail of theatrical tender that sets off far more trouble than the original kidnapping scheme. It's a wild scramble where counterfeit cash proves to be the heaviest currency of all.
Foodini the Great is performing his famous sawing act at the county fair, but his assistant Jolo has gone missing—with the essential saw! When Foodini sends Pinhead on an urgent search across the sprawling fairgrounds, the little fellow stumbles through a series of mishaps that lead him to an unexpected solution. By the time Jolo arrives with the saw, Foodini must improvise to save face before an admiring crowd.
Jingle Dingle, the little man with a gift for rhyme and a magical telebell at his side, shares a cheerful guide to staying fit and feeling fine with a series of simple exercises and tips. From bending and leaping to brisk walks in the fresh air, this pint-sized character proves that keeping in shape doesn't have to be complicated. A lighthearted lesson wrapped in verse and good humor, perfect for readers looking to match their wellness routine to Jingle Dingle's infectious optimism.
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