New Funnies #101

This July 1945 Dell anthology places a cheerful cartoon panda front and center, leaning over a desk beside a wide-eyed rooster as they examine a large document addressed "To the American People" — a wartime War Bonds appeal signed by military leaders including Eisenhower and Nimitz. Dan Gormley's cover art blends the book's lighthearted funny-animal charm with a genuine patriotic message, making this a vivid snapshot of how comics engaged home-front readers during the final months of World War II. Inside, writer John Stanley and artist Dan Gormley bring their talents to "Placem Employment Agency" and more, promising the mix of humor and heart that made New Funnies a staple for young readers of the era.