Popular Comics #7

In "null," Hoiman convinces Northrup to secure an invitation to Van's party, a task Northrup manages with ease. When the time comes, Northrup waits in anticipation—only to be surprised by Hoiman’s arrival, who shows up with a fishing pole and a cheerful wish for Northrup’s success at the event.

In "null," Skippy puts his faith in a whimsical bit of advice: wish on a pile of hay and your heart's desire might come true. When Beansy claims this works, Skippy tests it with a simple wish for fruit—only to have a pear drop right on his head, dangling from a tree he hadn’t noticed before.

In a quiet moment of comic confusion, Hoiman frets over a forgotten errand while Northrup tries to guess what he meant to buy. As the list of wild possibilities grows—each more absurd than the last—Hoiman’s eyes land on a movie poster, and with sudden clarity, he declares, “Ham?” The mystery of the missing item hangs in the air, unresolved and delightfully silly.

In "null," Skippy’s left hand starts itching after Ray claims it means money is on the way. Hoping for a payoff from Beansy, who owes him four cents, Skippy heads over—only to be asked for six cents in return. When the situation escalates, Skippy’s sudden realization reveals the true cause of the itch.

In "null," Skippy stumbles upon a boy in a suit waiting anxiously for someone named Beansy to take him to the movies. When the boy says he’ll settle for anyone else if Beansy doesn’t show, Skippy investigates—only to return with a black eye, ready to go.

In "null," Hoiman watches in amazement as Northrup consistently hits the bullseye—until he notices the trick: the target is lined with oil and capped by a metal funnel, making it impossible to miss.

In "null," young Skippy attempts trick shooting with a rifle slung over his shoulder, using a mirror to aim—only to miss his target completely. Convinced the gun is faulty, he calls the seller to complain about the blank shells, unaware of what really went wrong.