The Funnies #47

This September 1940 issue of Dell's The Funnies features a striking cover by E. C. Stoner, depicting a caped, powerfully built hero — Phantasmo, Master of the World — striding across a bridge as he deflects or destroys what appears to be a torpedo or bomb in a burst of explosive energy. The sense of scale is impressive, with tiny cars on the bridge below him emphasizing just how enormous this figure is. Inside, readers can also look forward to adventures featuring John Carter, Speed Martin, and Rex King of the Deep — a fine anthology of action and adventure for a dime.