Prize Comics #2 (26)

Dec 1942 · Prize · 0.10 USD

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In "Case of the Crooked Clown!", the Green Lama teams up with Jean and her uncle, Dr. Sommervell, at the Indian Museum when ancient Iroquois Tablets are suspected of being fakes. With the help of a mysterious journey into the Realm of History, the Lama uncovers a centuries-old deception tied to a 1204 accusation against a long-dead Sachem who bears a striking resemblance to the museum's curator. Written by Ken Crossen and illustrated in the striking style of Jack Binder, whose dynamic cover captures the mystery and intrigue, this 1942 adventure blends historical sleuthing with the supernatural, all in a 10-cent comic that's a true gem of the era.

Contains 8 stories

Case of the Crooked Clown!

13 pp · Superhero

Yank and Doodle [Yank [Dick Walters]Doodle [Rick Walters]]Uncle Bob Waltersprison wardenCharley (U.S. Assay Office worker, introduction)Funnibone (villain, introduction)Rudolf Schmidt [aka Roger Smith] (villain, Gestapo agent)

In "Case of the Crooked Clown!" from Prize Comics #2 (1942), the mischievous Funnibone finds himself caught in a high-stakes gamble when he saves Roger Smith from electrocution—only to be drawn into a twisted alliance. Smith demands Funnibone help him dismantle democracy in America, but only if Funnibone first tracks down the duo responsible for his imprisonment: Yank and Doodle. Though Funnibone agrees, his true intentions remain shrouded in trickery.

The Commandos Are Coming

8 pp

Untitled story

6 pp

Dr. FrostProf. Grubman (first appearance, villain)

Untitled Superhero story

7.67 pp · Superhero

Pencils Jack BinderInks Jack Binder

Green Lama [Jethro Dumont]TsarongJean Parker (Dumont's assistant)Dr. Sommervell (Jean's Uncle, introduction)Sachem [Dr. Sommervell's spirit] (death)Mr. Dumm (banker)Cassidy (a Policeman)Slippery Sam (villain)The Red Gang (villains)

In "null," Jo and Jethro reunite at the Indian Museum when Dr. Sommervell suspects the Iroquois Tablets are fakes. With the Green Lama stepping into the Realm of History, a 1204 vision reveals a past mystery tied to the artifacts—and a long-lost truth that could change everything. Penciled and inked by Jack Binder, this 1942 adventure blends mystery and time travel in a quiet but compelling tale.

Untitled story

8 pp

FrankensteinDr. Ullrich (obscure student of anatomy, first appearance, death)Mrs. Frankenstein (first appearance, a female monster, death)

Horse Laugh

2 pp

Untitled story

8 pp

Buck Sanders (curious boy)Mr. Scrooge (first appearance)Nazi fifth-columnists

Untitled story

9 pp

Pencils Jack BinderInks Jack Binder

The Black Owl [Doug Danville]The Laughing Head (first appearance, villain)