New Comics #6

In this 1936 humor short, Jo sets up a bag for a jousting practice, only to have Hash secretly swap the straw for rocks—sending Coyote tumbling. With Hash now hoisted by the waist, Coyote raises his lance, ready for a very literal hide-tanning.

In "The Drew Mystery [Part 3]," Dale and Dick follow the trail of a mysterious blue car to Arrow Lake, where a glimpse through a lighted window reveals Doctor Millard and his captors. Just as they close in, a hidden gang member springs an ambush—leaving their next move uncertain.

In "Knife Ambush, Part 6," Cal and Alec press forward with their plan to unmask the killer of their friend Pickax Pete, each playing a crucial role in the unfolding trap. Cal draws the attention of a flamboyant ham actor at the Opry House, while Alec warns the sheriff, setting the stage for a tense confrontation at the venue.

In this 1936 gem from New Comics #6, Andy Handy’s ambitious plan to dig a grand garden quickly unravels into a comically small endeavor—leaving him with nothing but a modest pile of dirt and a worm, which he wisely repurposes for fishing. A perfectly paced bit of early comic humor, it captures the absurdity of overthinking a simple task.

In "The St. Pierre Mystery, Part 3," Constable Maginnis and Old Man Dubois are caught in a deadly ambush while checking traps, the sudden gunfire shattering the quiet of the woods. With Dubois wounded and the shooter still hidden, the two are forced into a desperate standoff, the air thick with danger and uncertainty.

In this early adventure tale from *New Comics #6* (1936), young Leo is entrusted to the care of Holly, who safeguards a mysterious chest with a promise: it must not be opened until his twenty-fifth birthday. When the day comes, Leo discovers a silver chest containing a record of his bloodline and a letter from his father, urging him to pursue a fabled quest for "She," a ruler among a fierce people hidden in the caves of Kor. As their small vessel battles monstrous waves off the coast of Zanzibar, Leo vanishes—leaving his journey, and the mystery of She, still unfolding.

In a playful 1936 tale from *New Comics #6*, Jibby delivers a passionate speech against money—only to be instantly proven wrong when a silver dollar appears, sparking a wild scramble among the kids. Amid the chaos, Jibby dives in, fists flying, and just might come out on top.

In this 1936 western-humor gem from *New Comics #6*, a prank gone wrong sends Tex and Slim tumbling into a comically mistaken chase—each convinced the other is the snake-in-the-bed culprit. When the truth finally surfaces, it’s not the snakes that settle the score, but a well-earned punch and a shared laugh as the pair head back to the bunk house, leaving Harley scratching his head in bewildered amusement.

When a grumpy fisherman named Rusty finds his favorite spot overrun by fellow anglers, he storms off, dons his father’s old diving suit, and dives into the lake to settle the matter—quietly. Under the surface, he rigs up a clever, junk-filled prank on the unsuspecting fishermen’s hooks.

In "Episode 6" from New Comics #6 (1936), King Ivar's decision to spare Haal's life years earlier sets a course of loyalty that culminates in a desperate act of courage during a perilous sea voyage. When Ivar falls overboard, Haal's sacrifice becomes the ultimate test of the bond forged in that fateful moment.

In "Heading South, Part 3," Spiniker and Fernsnipe reach the legendary Island of Pheu Pheu, where they're welcomed by the island's famously hospitable people. Fernsnipe quickly finds himself in good company, enjoying the company of a group of cheerful, lively maidens.

In "Episode 1" from New Comics #6 (1936), two American military men—once instructors to the Mongols—find their expertise has made them obsolete, prompting a shift from drills to a daring quest for Genghis Khan’s lost treasure. Their search quickly lands them in trouble with a local overlord, testing their wits and resolve in a land where old legends still hold power.