Funny Picture Stories #11

In a lighthearted 1938 tale from *Funny Picture Stories #11*, a stranded ship’s captain faces a comical crisis when sailors go on strike—only to be surprised when passenger Annie casually pulls the anchor free with her superhuman strength, leaving the crew stunned and the voyage suddenly back on track.

In the pulpy adventure "null" from *Funny Picture Stories #11* (1938), Diana finds herself trapped in a deadly arena as a monstrous beast is unleashed. With daring precision, Jack swings in on a sash to save her, then turns the tide by freeing the creatures—leading them in a chaotic retreat as they escape the collapsing arena.

In "null," autograph collector Otto Graf finds himself outwitted when he trades signatures with the charming but crooked Slippery Elm—only to realize too late that his signed check has already been cashed. A classic case of misplaced trust, this short comic from 1938 delivers a wry punchline with just a page of perfectly timed misdirection.

In "null," Fury rushes to propose to Mary, unaware that her father has just been shot in the next room by the ruthless Van Tenningen. The quiet moment spirals into sudden danger, setting the stage for a tense confrontation.

A group of anthropomorphic dogs plot a clever scheme to teach the town's dog catchers a lesson when their convention comes to the local hall. By impersonating a mad dog and creating panic, they manage to turn the tables on their pursuers in this lighthearted tale of clever revenge.

In a whimsical 1938 tale from *Funny Picture Stories #11*, two dwarfs—a seasoned elder and a younger companion—take shelter under a colossal mushroom during a sudden downpour. What starts as a makeshift roof quickly becomes a portable umbrella, then a makeshift boat as they cross a lake, before being transformed into a cooking vessel on the far shore. When the younger dwarf laments the missing salt, the moment hangs in playful anticipation.

In the rugged mountains of 1938, Fadeaway Farr stumbles upon Hermit Jackson—only to find him shot and near death. Forced to flee with the hermit’s terrified daughter, Mary, as the ruthless Caine hunts them through the wilderness, Fadeaway must navigate treacherous terrain and a father’s cruelty to keep her safe. When they finally return to the cabin, a broken token reveals a long-buried secret: Mary is the hermit’s lost daughter, stolen away years before.

Phil and Ned are counting on their horse Thunderbolt to win the big race and claim the purse—especially since Phil has promised to propose to Elaine if he does. But when Flying Feet takes the lead down the stretch in the Swanee Derby, it looks like their hopes are dashed. Phil's suspicions about foul play lead him to investigate the winner's true identity, uncovering a scheme that could change everything.