Real Funnies #1

Jimmy dreams of becoming a G-dog like the crime-fighting agents he reads about, and when the notorious villain Rat-Head Rember leads a daring bank robbery, our plucky hero sees his chance to prove himself. Using a clever scheme involving heated money, Jimmy outsmarts the crooks and finally gets the recognition he craves—though the path to herodom proves messier than he'd imagined.

Basil the Bold sets out to rescue his father's stolen royal scepter from the clutches of the villainous Sir Blow, infiltrating the villain's castle with nothing but his wits and nerve. Along the way, he must outmaneuver guards, escape a hungry lion, and navigate the castle's dangers to retrieve what was taken. His bravery earns him an unexpected reward—a legendary sword with a mind of its own.

Bernie the Fox sets up a cunning scheme to lure some unsuspecting guests to a "Lambie" party, but the tables turn when the clever animals catch on to his true intentions. What follows is a wild chase and a series of comeuppances that remind Bernie that his schemes don't always go according to plan.

Rip Rabbit is determined to finally beat Tubby Turtle in a race—this time without falling asleep like he has before—but his rival has some sneaky turtle relatives willing to help ensure another victory. With detours, diversions, and unexpected obstacles thrown in his path, Rip must rely on speed and wits to claim his win in this fast-paced farmyard showdown.

Sandy Hare and his pals hatch a scheme to raise enough money for a U.S. War Bond by selling homemade medicine, but when that backfires spectacularly, they pivot to lemonade instead—though their concoction turns out to have some unexpected and powerful effects on everyone who drinks it. As their mysterious brew causes chaos around town, the boys see an opportunity to finally reach their goal, but not quite in the way they expected.

Officer Bark Benton investigates crooked gambling at the dog races on orders from Chief Bull McBovine, with help from his friend Kitty, and discovers that the villain Hurdles Gallup has rigged the races using a mechanical rabbit. When Bark moves to make the arrest, Gallup's gang kidnaps Kitty and locks Bark away, forcing the Black Terrier to rely on his wits—and a peculiar magical potion—to turn the tables and save the day.

Sonnie needs to earn his spending money, so when he strikes a deal to deliver orders from Mr. Komisarow's meat market for a dime apiece, he's eager to get started. His first rush delivery to Mrs. Bender goes hilariously sideways when his wagon catches fire en route—but by the time he arrives, the chicken is already roasted and ready to serve. A quick-witted mishap turns into the perfect solution, and Sonnie learns that a little hustle (and a lot of luck) can pay off.