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Tip Top Comics #151

Feb 1949 · United Feature Syndicate · 0.10 USD
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“Wise Men of China”

In "Wise Men of China," Bombo shares a tale of Pagliacci’s sorrow turning his comedy into art, inspiring clown Boppo to seek love with aerialist Delecta—not out of joy, but to feel heartbreak. When Delecta agrees to marry him, just to spite lion tamer Rinaldo, Boppo fears he’ll be too happy to make his act compelling. The tension mounts as Rinaldo confronts Boppo, turning a simple proposal into a clash of pride and performance. Art by Bernard Dibble brings the circus world to life with expressive, dynamic lines.

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artist, inker Bernard Dibble

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artist, inker Bernard Dibble

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Bombo tells clown Boppo about Pagliacci, whose personal woes made his clown act great. Boppo decides to ask the new aerialist Delecta to marry him, figuring he'll be heartbroken when she refuses. However, she agrees to marry the clown to spite lion tamer Rinaldo. Boppo is worried that he won't be unhappy, but Rinaldo attacks him for stealing his girlfriend.

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