Famous Funnies #34 (1937)

In this 1937 crime tale from *Famous Funnies* #34, FBI agents close in on the notorious outlaw Baby Face Nelson after he kills Agent Carter Baum, tracking his car along the northwest highway. As the G-Men attempt to intercept him, Nelson evades capture by abandoning his vehicle and fleeing on foot, leaving behind a trail of tension and uncertainty.

In "Queenie in Queerland," Jo steps through a picture frame and finds herself in a whimsical, rule-filled world where she’s scolded for every small infraction—like not brushing her teeth or combing her hair—leading her to desperately seek refuge with a butler named Jitters. The story follows her playful, surreal journey through this odd realm, where everyday chores are treated with exaggerated seriousness.

In a quiet moment of domestic tension, Jo finds herself unexpectedly joined by her neighbor Elmore, who’s just endured a dramatic breakup and is in need of comfort. As the two sit together, sharing cigarettes and lamenting their shared misfortunes, the story captures a fleeting, bittersweet connection born from mutual loneliness.

In a whimsical twist of fate, Oaky Doaks finds himself caught between a royal marriage proposal and his loyal horse, Nellie, after the Princess insists he part with her. When Nellie decides to quietly disappear to free Oaky from his dilemma, a nationwide search erupts—only for Oaky to abandon the wedding entirely to hunt for his equine companion.

In the seventh installment of "The Trojan War," Achilles, still furious over his dispute with Agamemnon, refuses to join the battle, leaving the Greek forces without their greatest warrior. Meanwhile, Princess Tania receives news that her people in Andaria wish for her return, setting the stage for a tense journey ahead.