Famous Funnies #25
"René Fonck" in Famous Funnies #25 (1936) is a delightfully whimsical tale of ambition and adventure, following Oaky, a determined sheep herder who fashions a suit of iron from a roof sheet and rides his reluctant cart horse, Nellie, toward the royal court. Written by William McCleery and brought to life with spirited art by Ralph Briggs Fuller, the story captures a quirky, early comic charm. Victor Pazmiño’s cover art perfectly encapsulates the tale’s playful spirit, making this a standout entry in the series’ formative years.
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Oaky, a sheep herder, decides he wants to join the royal court, so he hammers a suit of iron from a sheet taken from the roof, dragoons the old cart horse Nellie as his steed, and off he rides into adventure and romance.
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