ComicsPre1940

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One of the longest running strips in history is Popeye (began in 1919 as Thimble Theatre and was renamed after Popeye’s debut in the strip) and continues running on Sundays still). Popeye Sees The Sea (1936 Whitman BLB #1163).	11
A favorite. The Phantom And The Sign Of The Skull (1939 Whitman BLB #1474).	10
The Just Kids strip, inspired by Gene Byrnes’ “Reg’lar Fellers,” was a kid-centric strip that ran in dailies from 1923 to 1947, and in Sundays until 1957. Just Kids (1934 Saalfield #1052).	9
There’s a lot of detail crammed into this 15 square inch cover. Popeye In Puddleburg (1934 Saalfield BLB #1088).	9
The Flash Gordon comic strip ran from 1934 to 2003 and was adapted into movies, TV (live and cartoons), radio, theater, comics, Big Littles, and novels. This is Flash Gordon And The Monsters Of Mongo (1935 Whitman BLB #1166).	9
There was a time when this guy ruled pop culture. Gene Autry And The Hawk Of The Hills (1942 Whitman BLB #1493)	9
An aviation cover with nary a plane in sight. Skyroads With Clipper Williams Of The Flying Legion (1938 Whitman BLB #1439).	9
Another nicely composed aviation cover. Jimmie Allen In The Air Mail Robbery. (1936 Whitman BLB #1143).	8
I haven’t posted any Victorian Age comics in a while. This is The Tiger, The Leftenant And The Bosun, a scarce promotional comic for Prudential Insurance (1889 The Prudential Home Office, 12 B/W pgs, 3.25” x 4.5”).	8
Pete the Tramp was a strip that ran from 1932 to 1963 and featured Pete, a “hobo with gentleman’s instincts.” The Adventures Of Pete The Tramp (1935 Saalfield #1312).	8

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