Joker Comics #16

A wonderful snapshot of wartime humor, this June 1944 issue of Joker Comics captures the comedy of the home front with a stylish blonde in a plaid skirt asking "Well, Skidsy, were you accepted??" — while poor Skidsy himself stumbles out the Army Induction Center exit in full U.S. Army gear, fumbling awkwardly with his rifle and equipment. The gag is warm and relatable, poking gentle fun at the everyday chaos of military life during the war years. With "Never a Dull Moment" as its story title, this ten-cent digest of laughs delivers exactly what it promises.