Funny Picture Stories #7

Dick Powell installs a complete gymnasium in his new home to maintain his physique after moving from a house with a swimming pool, while his co-star Man Mountain Dean powers through a fight scene on crutches after breaking his leg during filming of "The Big City"—a feat that earns him a custom-made wheelchair as a gift from a fellow cast member.

In "null," Jack and Diana embark on a daring underwater mission for Dr. Powers, using his revolutionary invention to communicate with a hidden undersea race. As they make contact, their discovery attracts the dangerous attention of Marcus Stenzo, who seeks to exploit the secret for his own gain. The adventure plunges into peril—captured and far from help, their fate hangs in the balance.

In the quirky world of Funny Picture Stories #7, Mayor Charlie Bulldog faces a political scare as he campaigns for re-election—so he hires a lazy troublemaker to sabotage his opponent’s speech and secure his victory. With a mix of slapstick schemes and small-town shenanigans, the mayor’s plan takes a turn no one saw coming.

Mel Ott skipped the minor leagues entirely—at just 16, he caught the eye of John McGraw and earned a spot with the Giants, spending a year and a half on the bench before finally getting his chance in the outfield. This piece celebrates the remarkable path of one of baseball's rising talents, alongside some fascinating biographical notes on other sporting personalities of the era.

In "Jim Comes Through," Jim, passed over for a promotion, finds himself drawn into a suspicious scheme by a shady stranger targeting his employer. When Jim secretly alerts the police, the entire ordeal unfolds as a surprising test of loyalty orchestrated by his boss.

In "Voices in the Dark," Joe and a fellow mugger ambush Frank during a late-night robbery, unaware that Frank was once Henri the ventriloquist. When the thieves panic, Frank uses his old skill to make their own fears echo back at them—his voice seeming to come from every shadow.

In "On the Air," honest candidate Curry prepares to go on the radio to expose his corrupt opponent Leary’s mob connections—only for his defiant stand to be accidentally aired, sending shockwaves through the city. With the truth now live on the airwaves, the stakes rise as Leary’s criminal empire begins to tremble.