Famous Funnies #25 (1936)

René Fonck, the French flying ace known as the "Ace of Aces," is celebrated for his remarkable record of downing 126 enemy planes—75 confirmed—without ever being hit in combat. His daring feats include defeating legendary German pilots like Udet and Richtofen, avenging the death of fellow ace Guynemer, and earning a unique gold seagull medal from France.

In a 1936 adventure from *Famous Funnies* #25, Alley Oop and Zabo stage a dramatic axe battle for the crowd, only to be met with demands for a larger share of the profits. When the fighters refuse to fight without a bigger cut, Alley Oop’s patience snaps—leading to a sudden, decisive flurry of strikes.

Jo, a boy frustrated by his mother’s strict rules, decides to run away to punish her—only to change his mind when she packs his suitcase and prepares a lunch, making the idea of leaving suddenly feel less appealing.

In "null," a whimsical 1936 tale from *Famous Funnies* #25, sheep herder Oaky dreams of courtly life and sets off on a bold adventure—crafting a suit of iron from a roof sheet and riding the reluctant cart horse Nellie into a world of daring escapades and unexpected romance.

In "Business of Stretching a Point," a flustered salesman named Sam tries to sell a mysterious gadget to a woman who claims it’s for her husband’s overactive crying habit—only to discover she’s actually using it to keep her shoe from slipping. As she insists the device is essential for her daily routine, Sam scrambles to explain why it’s not quite what he meant, all while dodging the woman’s increasingly absurd demands.