Funnies Album #[13]/1954

Name: Funnies Album #[13]/1954
Brand: Gerald G. Swan

Sep 1953 · Gerald G. Swan · 4/- [0-4-0 GBP]

“Enter Lanky Len”

"Enter Lanky Len" delivers a delightfully quirky tale from 1953, a standout in the Funnies Album series with its clever blend of pulp intrigue and early sci-fi whimsy. Written and illustrated by Jock McCail—handling every stage from pencils to inks—this story follows a skeptical reporter chasing a rumor of a giant machine wreaking havoc, only to uncover a vengeful scientist’s hidden creation. The cover by Harry Banger captures the tale’s playful menace, making this a must-have for fans of vintage British comic oddities.

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Jock McCail · cover Harry Banger

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writer, artist, inker, letterer Jock McCail

cover pencils, inks Harry Banger

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A reporter claims to have seen a giant machine causing damage to the city but he isn't believed so he sets out to find proof. He discovers the machine was created by a scientist out for revenge for his previous imprisonment.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).