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The Funnies #6
“The Instructions!”
In "The Instructions!", Ving Parker’s boss, Mr. Barlowe, pays an unexpected visit and stumbles upon Scribbly’s comic strip "Why Big Brothers Leave Home"—a discovery that leaves him intrigued and eager to see more. Written and illustrated by Sheldon Mayer, this 1937 Dell gem captures a quiet moment of unexpected inspiration, all drawn in Mayer’s distinctive early style. Cover by Sheldon Mayer.
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writer, artist, inker Sheldon Mayer
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writer, artist, inker Sheldon Mayer
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Ving Parker's boss, Mr. Barlowe, drops by his house and notices Scribbly's "Why Big Brothers Leave Home" comic strip. He is impressed and wants to see more.
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