The Funnies #10

In "The Captive!", a 1937 Dell classic, former studio hand Sammy Parker finds himself cast out from Hollywood and taken in by a down-on-his-luck comedian named Cy Landry. As the two navigate the streets, a shocking headline catches Sammy’s eye—his brother Ving Parker, presumed lost in an airplane tragedy. Written and illustrated by Sheldon Mayer, this early tale blends quiet desperation with a hint of mystery, all rendered in the distinctive style of one of comics’ pioneering talents.