The Funnies #16
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Paving the Way!" from The Funnies #16 (1938) is a charming early tale featuring Scribbly and his younger brother, who unexpectedly cross paths with Roscoe T. Rooney—the man who tried to rob their home. Written and illustrated by Sheldon Mayer, the story follows Roscoe as he tries to make amends after being told his stolen flowers upset their mother, leading him to take on a surprising new role as a Sidewalk Santa. The cover by Sheldon Mayer captures the whimsical tone of this early comic gem.
Scribbly Jibbet and his little brother Dinky run into Roscoe T. Rooney, the man who once tried to rob their house, and trick him into thinking their mother is furious over stolen flowers. Determined to make amends, Roscoe abandons his old ways and takes a surprising turn—mugging a Sidewalk Santa to take his place and earn money for Christmas gifts.
On Christmas morning, Mrs. Jibbet answers a frantic phone call from Santa Claus, who claims he’s been arrested and needs her help—just as her family, Scribbly, Dinky, and Roscoe T. Rooney, gather around the tree, wondering why the gifts under it seem suspiciously familiar.
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