The Funnies #3

In "From the Neck Down," young Scribbly’s mundane evening takes a sudden turn when his mother sends him upstairs to clean up before meeting a guest—only to return and find his idol, Ving Parker, waiting in the living room. Written and drawn by Sheldon Mayer in a crisp, expressive style, this early 1936 tale captures the wide-eyed awe of a fan meeting his hero, all rendered with the charm and precision that defined the era. The cover by Mayer himself perfectly mirrors the story’s moment of stunned surprise.