The Funnies #20

In "G-Man vs. the Red X," a 1938 Dell comic, the mischievous Scribbly and his pal Roscoe tag along with Mr. Barlowe to meet movie director Bernie von Goldstein, only to stumble into a bizarre casting crisis when Bernie's star, Dimples Dumpling, falls ill. The unexpected arrival of Scribbly’s kid brother sparks a surprising reaction—Bernie sees instant potential in the boy, setting off a chain of events that blur the line between showbiz and something far stranger. Written, drawn, and inked by Sheldon Mayer, this early comic showcases his signature blend of whimsy and mystery, with a cover by Mayer that captures the story’s playful intrigue.