Funnies Album #[9]/1950

In "The Valley of Evil," a 1949 installment from Funnies Album #9, a curious Grabber climbs a rope dangling from a boarding house window—only to collide mid-climb with a man trying to sneak out without paying. Written, drawn, inked, and lettered by Doug West, the story unfolds with quick wit and slapstick tension, all rendered in the crisp, energetic style of the era. The cover by Jock McCail captures the moment with bold, dramatic flair, setting the tone for a tale of mistaken identities and narrow escapes.