Funny Pages #9

Jul 1938 · Centaur · 0.10 USD

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“The Empty Watchcase”

In "The Empty Watchcase," a 1938 Centaur comic, a simple gift—a watchcase given by Jane to boxer Lew for luck—unwinds into a tense fight-day scheme. With art by Al Hopkins and a cover by Charles Biro, the story unfolds with quiet suspense as hidden motives surface during a high-stakes bout, leading to a moment of revelation that shifts everything.

writer George Nagle · artist, inker Al Hopkins · cover Charles Biro

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writer George Nagle

artist, inker Al Hopkins

cover pencils, inks Charles Biro

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Jane gives her watchcase to Lew for good luck. Lew and his manager Joe put drugs in the case. Before Lew's fight against Jack, the champion, Joe empties the drugs into Jack's water. Jane sees this and warns Jack. Jack wins the fight, Joe and Lew are arrested. Jane realizes she loved Jack all along.

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