Zip Comics #40

Oct 1943 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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In "Land of the Amazons," Ginger's wild chemistry experiment takes a bizarre turn when it dissolves the pants of her chemistry teacher and Principal Grump, launching her into a series of increasingly chaotic mishaps as she scrambles to find new trousers. Written, drawn, and inked by Claire S. Moe, this 1943 adventure blends slapstick humor with a touch of surreal flair, all capped by a dynamic cover by Harry Sahle.

Contains 9 stories

Land of the Amazons

10 pp · Superhero

Steel Sterling [John Sterling]Sergeant Clancy McGinty (Police)LooneySergeant Mulligan (Army)Queen Miverna (villain, introduction)the Amazons (villains, introduction)

Untitled story

1 pp

Untitled Superhero story

9 pp · Superhero

Red Rube [Rueben Rueben]SpikeRielly (crook)

The Coffee Bean Thieves

6 pp · Humor

Senor BananaStencho OdoraSheriffThieves

The Mournful State-P.U. Game

6 pp · Humor

Jake Strongarm (introduction)SweeneySlappy ApplejackHappy Applejack

Untitled story

1 pp

Welcome To Hades

6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

ChimpyGeniePluto (villain, introduction)Nero (villain, introduction)

Untitled Teen story

6 pp · Teen

Ginger SnappDottyDr. PiddlePrincipal Grump

When Ginger Snapp’s chemistry experiment goes hilariously awry, it dissolves the pants off her teacher and Principal Grump, launching her into a frantic quest to find new pants—before the whole school is left in a state of undress. With Dotty and Dr. Piddle caught in the chaos, the day takes a wild turn in this classic 1943 slice of teen mischief.

I Like to Riff

6 pp · Teen

Wilbur WilkinEddieDottyClarence Sparks [Stinky]Mr. SnodgrassMr. WilkinMrs. Wilkin