The Funnies #21
In "Wolf of the West," a standout tale from The Funnies #21 (1938), young Jo faces a moment of quiet defiance when his family pushes him to wear a dress—until a dream of future fame gives him the courage to choose his own path. Written, drawn, and inked by Sheldon Mayer, this early gem captures a fleeting, heartfelt moment of self-determination in a world of playful exaggeration. The cover, also by Mayer, mirrors the story’s blend of whimsy and emerging individuality.
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Everyone tries to convince Scribbly's kid brother to allow himself to be dressed as a girl. When he dreams that he will be able to do whatever he wants when he is famous, he changes his mind and agrees.
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