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Contains 13 stories
The Feathered Felons
13 pp · superhero
Doll Man [Darrel Dane]Martha RobertsProfessor RobertsThe Peacock (villain)
In "The Feathered Felons," the Peacock, imprisoned and plotting his next move, constructs a model plane from prison scraps and escapes into the open skies. Once free, he harnesses the power of a flock of pigeons, turning them into tools for his criminal schemes.
In a lighthearted 1946 gag from Feature Comics #97, Vince’s desperate search for paper to finish his murder mystery leads him to borrow Lala’s diary—only to set off a chain of misunderstandings when Mr. Brumphy stumbles upon it. The story unfolds with playful confusion as Lala’s mundane entries are mistaken for clues in a deadly plot.
Untitled story
1 pp · humor
Vincent PaloozaLala Palooza
Untitled story
1 pp · humor
Vincent Palooza
The Band Breakup
6 pp · humor; detective-mystery
Swing SissonBonnie BaxterToby TuckerTorchy Lane (first appearancevillain)
Untitled story
4 pp · humor
Mickey FinnPhilip FinnFlorrie Finn
Boilermaker's Picnic
1 pp · humor
Poison Ivy
Darla the Dancer
5 pp · aviation
Spin Shaw [Capt. S. R. "Spin" Shaw]Darla (first appearancevillain)Gimmick (first appearancevillain)Bigpaw (first appearancevillain)
Untitled story
1 pp · humor
ButchBoss Jeff Bangs
Untitled story
1 pp · humor
ButchBoss Jeff Bangs
In this 1946 humor tale from Feature Comics #97, Butch is stunned when Boss Bangs hands him a photo as a gift—only to be furious upon realizing it’s just a picture of the boss himself. His outrage turns to surprise when he discovers the real surprise: his new contract, complete with a $100 weekly raise, was quietly tucked on the back.
The Isle of the Dead
7 pp · adventure; children; spy
Rusty RyanThe Boyville Brigadiers [AlababaPierpont Lee]A tribe of slavers (villains, introduction for all)
