The Brain #2

Apr 1957 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.10 USD

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This anthology issue contains two humorous stories: "The Day the Zoo Was Jinxed," in which Jinx, a boy with magical powers, causes chaos at the zoo when he attempts to ask Kelly a financial question about sending a caretaker to Africa, only to accidentally summon wild animals that pursue him throughout town. A second story features Dough, a boy who attempts to build muscles in the school gymnasium by exercising, only to find his oversized brain prevents him from succeeding; he later discovers a way to use his intelligence to outsmart a muscular bully by tying him up with a rope. In a third sequence, Dough's father struggles with removing dough from his kitchen after Dough creates an enormous batch that expands uncontrollably, threatening to overtake the house until the father finally discovers a quick solution to eliminate the mess.

Contains 5 stories

The Mashed Burglar

5 pp · Humor

When Benjamin tries to help his mother by mashing potatoes in his new punching bag, the resulting dust cloud ruins the dish—and costs him a spot at the family party. That night, spotting a real burglar outside, he sees his chance to redeem himself, but his well-intentioned "brainstorm" to dress up as a crook and flush out the culprit sends the police chasing the wrong suspect through the neighborhood. It takes a tumble into an empty lot—and a flying bag of dusty potatoes—to catch the actual burglar and turn Benjamin's mishaps into unexpected heroics.

The Day the Zoo Was Jinxed

6 pp · Humor

When Jinx decides the local zoo is the next best thing to an African safari, his mischievous energy turns the animal park upside down—from pestering hippos to commandeering monkey swings to chasing a loose baby kangaroo. This 1957 romp is pure slapstick chaos as our pint-sized troublemaker leaves a trail of bewildered zookeepers and exhausted animals in his wake. It's lighthearted mayhem that shows why Jinx always seems to be exactly where trouble is brewing.

Russel The Muscle

6 pp · Humor

A pint-sized schemer who relies on his wits decides he's had enough of a muscle-bound bully stealing the spotlight at the beach—so he devises an elaborate trap using his brain to outsmart brawn once and for all. When Russel the Muscle won't stop showing off and pushing the smaller kid around, a clever setup with tools and timing turns the tables in this 1957 humor tale from *The Brain*.

Roller Doggie

1 pp · Humor

Kelly and Chopsticks attempt to give their stubborn dog a bath, but when the pooch makes a quick escape, the pair hatch a clever plan to get him clean anyway—by roller-skating him through a car wash instead. This 1957 humor tale from *The Brain* #2 proves that sometimes the most unconventional solutions are the most fun.

Big Dough

6 pp · Humor

When a boy decides to help his struggling parents by making dough in the kitchen, a well-intentioned plan quickly spirals into hilarious chaos. As his homemade creation grows far beyond expectations, he'll need all his resourcefulness to transform the mounting problem into something useful—all before his parents wake up.