Funny Pages #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Chicken Dinner" in Funny Pages #1 (1937) is a heartfelt early comic tale of loss and reunion, spotlighting a violin prodigy named Little Mary whose disappearance in a fire leaves her father heartbroken. Written and drawn by Claire S. Moe in a rare triple credit, the story unfolds with quiet emotion as a chance newspaper headline sparks a touching reunion. The cover by Dick Ryan captures the moment’s tension and hope, a striking visual that complements the heartfelt narrative.
In this brief 1937 gem from Funny Pages #1, Runt and Tuffy set off on a hitchhiking adventure, only to find their hopes dashed when a passing car stops—only to reveal the dreaded dog catcher waiting in the back.
In "Little Mary of the Circus," a young violin prodigy vanishes in a fire, leaving her father heartbroken and adrift in grief. Years later, a chance encounter with a mysterious concert performer stirs long-buried hope, leading to a quiet, emotional reunion that rekindles a father’s faith in love and memory.
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Reprinted in Little Giant Comics #3 (1938), Amazing Mystery Funnies #3[b] (1938), Little Giant Comics #4 (1939), Amazing Mystery Funnies #7 (1939), Amazing Mystery Funnies #6 (1939), Keen Detective Funnies #7 (1939), Funny Pages #6 (1939), Star Comics #7 (1939), Mystic Comics #1 (1940), Fugitives from Justice #5 (1952)
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