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The Funnies #17

Feb 1938 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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“The Rough Riser”

In "The Rough Riser," young Roscoe turns to his friend Scribbly for help landing a job at the newspaper where he works, setting off a small but heartfelt moment of ambition and friendship. Written and drawn by Sheldon Mayer in his early career, this 1938 Dell comic offers a quiet, character-driven glimpse into the daily lives of its young protagonists, with Mayer’s distinctive art bringing the story to life on both page and cover.

writer, artist, inker Sheldon Mayer · cover Sheldon Mayer

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writer, artist, inker Sheldon Mayer
cover pencils, inks Sheldon Mayer

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Roscoe asks Scribbly to help him get a job at the newspaper where he works. Scribbly speaks with Mr. Barlowe, and Roscoe is hired as a porter.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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