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Jumbo Comics #3

Nov 1938 · Fiction House · 0.10 USD
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In "The Flying Auto," ZX-5 finds himself cornered at enemy barracks and narrowly escapes by commandeering a plane—only to be thrown out mid-flight after a daring immelman maneuver. Written and drawn by Major Thorpe, with inks by the Eisner/Iger Shop, this 1938 Jumbo Comics standout features a thrilling aerial chase, all rendered with crisp, dynamic energy. The cover, penciled and inked by Will Eisner, captures the moment of high-stakes flight with bold, expressive lines.

Contains 20 stories
Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Peter PuppBuddah the GenieTiny Mite

In the 1938 adventure tale "null," Peter and Tinymite’s rocket crash-lands on the Moon, leading them through a cavernous alien lair where they narrowly avoid a colossal dragon. Scaling a mysterious staircase, they face a giant warrior with a scimitar—only for Peter’s magic ring to summon his genie Buddah, who comes to their aid. Beyond the gate, they discover an ancient man bound to a dias as a deadly array of knives begins to descend, prompting a desperate rescue—just as a shadowy figure looms ahead, watching.

Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Eddie CantorBobbyTeenyMr. De Flicker
Untitled Historical story
4 pp · Historical
Hawks of the SeasMerrystone (villain)Claw Carlos (intro)SaguaGovernor Lathrop
Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Sports
Jake KilrainBabe RuthBill TildenKitty Rawls, Primo Carnera
The Flying Auto
1 pp
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Detective-Mystery story
5 pp · Detective-Mystery
Spencer SteeleLucky Lucifer (villain)
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Gilda Gay - The Modern Girl
Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure
Untitled Jungle story
4 pp · Jungle
SheenaBob ReynoldsBat Morgan (villain)Prof. Van Dyke
Mr. Doodle Kicks Off
4 pp
The Law of the Bat (Part 1)
4 pp · Adventure, Detective-Mystery
Inspector DaytonCol. Case (first appearancevillain)
Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure
Dr. HaywardStuart TaylorLora LakeMr. EternityKromo (villain)

In the 1938 adventure tale "null," the mad scientist Kromo transfers his consciousness into the body of Stuart Taylor, using the stolen form to abduct Taylor’s lover, Lora, for his twisted experiments. As the hunt for the fugitive scientist unfolds, Hayward tracks Kromo across perilous terrain, only to find himself aided by the enigmatic cosmic entity Mister Eternity.

Untitled story
4 pp
Edmond DantesVillefortMercedes
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Ch. 9: Prelude To An Attack; Ch. 10: A Timely Warning; Ch. 11: Indian Treachery
3 pp · Adventure, Historical
Cjoef Pow-wowBitter-SweetJim Murray
Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure, Spy
ZX-5

In the 1938 adventure tale "null" from Jumbo Comics #3, spy hero ZX-5 makes a daring move to infiltrate enemy lines—only to be exposed mid-mission. With quick thinking and a reckless dash for freedom, he commandeers a plane, but the pilot’s sharp countermove sends him tumbling into the sky.

Untitled Non-Fiction story
1 pp · Non-Fiction, Biography
Untitled Western-Frontier story
4 pp · Western-Frontier
WiltonThe Hooded Archer [Fleetfoot] (villain, introduction)

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Full credits

writer, artist Major Thorpe
cover pencils, inks Will Eisner

Reprints

↩ Reprints Wags [UK] #26 (1937), Wags [UK] #27 (1937), Wags [UK] #28 (1937), Wags [UK] #30 (1937), Wags [UK] #32 (1937), Wags [UK] #58 (1938), Wags [UK] #64 (1938), Wags [UK] #65 (1938), Wags [UK] #68 (1938), Wags [UK] #72 (1938), Wags [UK] #25, Wags [UK] #66, Wags [UK] #76

Reprinted in Jumbo Comics #14 (1940), Jumbo Comics #19 (1940), Jumbo Comics #20 (1940), Jumbo Comics #40 (1942), The Complete Jack Kirby #1 (1997)

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