New Comics #1

In the winter of 1935, a newborn prince—marked by a three-pointed birth sign—is abandoned in the forest by order of his grandmother. Found by the forester Kol the Wise, the child’s survival hinges on a moment of instinct and faith, as the man fights off wolves and takes the infant home, whispering that the gods have marked him for more than death.

In this 1935 humor short from *New Comics #1*, Blimp launches a wildly impractical publicity stunt: cycling 3,000 miles from New York to the San Diego Exposition. After two weeks of grueling travel, he’s down to his last hope for a meal in Pottsville, Pennsylvania—only to end up behind bars.

In a lighthearted 1935 tale from *New Comics #1*, the Tinker twins—known for their spotless record at the Cadet Academy—face their first real challenge when seniors plot to tarnish their reputation by releasing a goat into their dormitory. The chaotic scene ends with the twins caught in a tussle, leading to a stern order to report to their senior officer the next morning.

In this 1935 humor short from *New Comics #1*, inventor Jo tries to streamline his daily routine with a wild new hair-cutting machine—only to discover it’s more suited for a horror movie than a barber shop. When the contraption malfunctions in spectacular fashion, Jo’s experiment ends with a shocking, all-over-the-head result.

In "17-20 In the Black [Part 1]," gambler Jim Gale finds himself entangled in a mystery after winning a pearl necklace at a high-stakes game—only to have its owner attempt a daring theft. Rescued by a mysterious servant who leads him to a lady in black, Jim is stunned to learn the reward for returning the necklace is posted in the paper. When he arrives at the address, he’s met with an unexpected twist, and with a bold decision, places his $1,000 reward on 17-20—on the black.

In this lighthearted 1935 tale from *New Comics #1*, Freddie’s act of kindness on a trolley car backfires when a fat woman takes his seat, prompting the men beside her to shove him off. Moments later, he spots a fat man stuck halfway down a manhole, hat raised to catch coins—Freddie’s next move isn’t what you’d expect.

In "Episode One" from New Comics #1 (1935), Jo Quick is branded a coward for refusing to join Lord Barlow’s privateer mission against Spanish ships—until he quietly stops a sabotage attempt he’d secretly overheard, turning the tide in his favor and earning his place aboard.

In this playful 1935 short, Jibby trades a much-needed haircut for an ice cream sundae, convincing a young friend to cut his hair instead. When his father later pulls off Jibby’s cap, the surprise is immediate—his head is nearly bald.

In a quiet moment of adventure, Peter shares his food with a young Indian named Ho-lah-an, sparking an unlikely bond. Together, they learn the simple skill of weaving grass into a lasso—just in time to outwit a charging ram and ride off on its back.