The Three Stooges Dell 1961 #6 Reprint #1
In "Football Phonies," the Three Stooges—delivering Swamp Dew Drinking Water on the day of the big game between the Mudcats and Boll Weevils—stumble into a scheme when they discover three Mudcats have been kidnapped by gangsters aiming to rig the match. Chased onto the field, their usual brand of chaos accidentally turns the tide, leading to a wild finish that leaves them atop the crooks. Written and illustrated by Joe Messerli, this 2022 reprint captures the classic slapstick spirit with every role handled by the creator himself, and the cover by Joe Messerli brings the madness to life.
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On the day of the big football game between the Mudcats and Boll Weevils, as delivery men for Swamp Dew Drinking Water, the Stooges learn three Mudcats have been kidnapped by gangsters to fix the game. The boys get chased onto the field, where their crazy plays win the game for Mudcats - and land them atop the gangsters.
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