Star Comics #5

Impy takes center stage in this lighthearted 1937 romp where a mischievous character navigates a series of comedic situations that build to an unexpected reveal. With humor running high and chaos at every turn, this one-pager delivers the kind of quick, punchy laughs that made Star Comics a beloved read. Perfect for anyone who appreciates slapstick energy and the charm of Golden Age funny books.

Jack Potts refuses to work, staging a sit-down strike that throws his world into chaos. As he settles in to avoid his duties, everything around him spirals into comedic mayhem—but he's determined to stick to his guns no matter what consequences unfold.

The Jester Lad recounts a true tale to the little Princess of how he once saved the kingdom from twenty pirate ships threatening the peaceful town—using nothing but his wits and a burning glass to harness the sun's power. When the flagship falls in flames and the pirate fleet scatters in retreat, the grateful King and kingdom shower him with praise, earning him the Princess's admiration as a true gallant knight.

In the frost-laced woods of Canada, Dan and Dr. Carter find themselves cut off from the world, their only hope a hidden cabin and the wits to survive. While Dan races to the Ministry of War for help, Dr. Carter pores over the enemy’s captured ray gun, its secrets just out of reach.

Pokey joins the other jungle folk for a fishing contest and works hard to land a prize catch, but luck isn't on his side that day. When the results are tallied, his efforts become the punchline—a humorous reminder that sometimes it pays to double-check the fundamentals.