Cover: Dan Gormley

New Funnies #85

Mar 1944 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Baffled by 'The Boiglar'!", a whimsical 1944 adventure from New Funnies #85, a city-dwelling housefly and cockroach find themselves in the countryside, where they’re warmly welcomed by the cheerful Billy and Bonny Bee and their friend Nurse Betty. After returning the hospitality with an invitation to the Big City, Billy embarks on a surprising journey through urban life, learning how to navigate the challenges of sharing space with towering humans—setting the stage for his letter to Bonny as Chapter One ends. The story unfolds with charm and humor, illustrated with playful energy by Dan Gormley on the cover and brought to life in color by the Western Publishing Production Shop.

Contains 8 stories

Baffled by "The Boiglar"!

10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Andy PandaCharlie Chicken"The Boiglar", mousedoctor

A New House for the Bunny Family

8 pp · Children, Fantasy

Raggedy AnnRaggedy AndySunny BunnyMummy Bunnytwo Bunny childrenLightning (wagon-pulling slug)Rocket (wagon-pulling slug)Grampie Hoppy ToadGrinny BearSnoopwiggy

When a sudden storm floods the Bunny Family’s burrow, Grampie Hoppy Toad and the Raggedys rally to find them a new home—turning an old, forgotten doll house into a cozy refuge. Pranksters Grinny Bear and Snoopwiggy try to spoil the fun, but their antics backfire in ways they don’t expect.

Tree-House Foreclosure!

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Homer PigeonCarrie PigeonBlackie Catbirdmembers of Blackie's gang

In "Tree-House Foreclosure!" from New Funnies #85 (1944), Blackie Catbird is set to seize Carrie’s tree-house within a day—unaware that the very tree holding it up hides a secret fortune. With time running out, Carrie and Homer scramble to save their home, not knowing the treasure beneath them could change everything.

Reuniting a Mother and Baby Elephant

8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Oswald the RabbitToby Beargorillamama elephantbaby elephant

That's Life in the BEE-g City: Chapter One

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Billy BeeBonny BeeBuzzer (a city housefly)Jeeper Creeper (a city cockroach)Nurse Betsy Beeworker-bees at the honey-works"big creatures of the city" (humans)

In "That's Life in the BEE-g City: Chapter One," a curious housefly and a cautious cockroach experience the charm of country life with the friendly bees Billy and Bonny, and Nurse Betty. When the city-dwelling insects invite the bees to visit their bustling metropolis, Billy eagerly accepts—only to discover the surprising challenges of life among towering humans and endless noise. As he writes to Bonny, the adventure of city life has just begun.

The Rocket Racket

7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Felix the CatProfessor Oratory (scientist and inventor)Peepo the spyKing Sapoleon of Brigandiasoldiers and guards of Brigandiaking's cheffriendly investor

In "The Rocket Racket," Felix, a loyal guard, stands watch over Professor Oratory and his top-secret rocket schematics. When Peepo the spy slips in disguised as the professor, he makes off with the plans—only to find Felix might have a trick up his sleeve.

Tiger, Paws-ed!

6 pp · Humor

Li'l Eight Ballthe Woodchuck boysColonel SouthernPappy WoodchuckMammyother tiger huntersschoolteacher

In "Tiger, Paws-ed!", the mischievous Woodchuck boys stir up trouble by pretending to be the tigers from "Little Black Sambo" to scare Li'l Eight Ball, but their prank quickly spirals when even Eight Ball’s mother and the Woodchucks’ own father step in to put a stop to the antics.

Don't Be Such a Sewer-Puss!

1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Woody Woodpeckersewer worker