Funnies Album #[13]/1954

In "null," Dick experiences the terror of the plague and the chaos of the Great Fire of London through the eyes of a young stone mason, a fleeting glimpse into history that leaves him haunted by the weight of the past. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, tracing the mason’s journey from survival to labor, as he helps rebuild St. Paul’s Cathedral in the wake of destruction.

In "Rival Speed Kings," Vic, a skilled racer, is felled by a rival seeking to steal his spot in a high-stakes speed trial. Waking with no memory, he must piece together his past while his girlfriend quietly uncovers the truth behind the attack.

In this quirky 1953 humor tale from Funnies Album #13, Dozey shows up at a doctor’s office seeking a pair of spare boots, only to be met with disbelief by the woman who answers the door—though he’s convinced they’ll fit just fine.

In a dusty stretch of frontier territory, Clem pulls off a quick rescue, saving Baldy from the clutches of the notorious Black Beaver. Grateful and wary, Baldy offers to split his gold with Clem—though the danger isn’t over, as Black Beaver remains close behind.

In "Terror in the Depths," Val dives into the wreckage of a sunken liner, drawn by the survivor’s claim of a monstrous wave. But as he descends, he begins to suspect that his diving partner has a far more dangerous motive than just helping him uncover the truth.

Old Hooky pulls a dying man from the sea, who whispers of buried treasure before passing. As the crew prepares to hunt for it, rumors spread of a ghost guarding the loot—turning the hunt into a test of courage and loyalty.

In "Peril From Space," Skinny and Tubby stumble upon a mysterious spaceship in a secluded clearing, only to witness terrifying creatures emerging and using a heat ray to expand the area around it—leaving them trapped in the middle of a growing danger.

In "Zeno’s Revenge," a skeptical reporter races to uncover the truth behind a mysterious giant machine terrorizing the city—only to find it was built by a disgraced scientist seeking retribution for a past injustice. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, the story unfolds with quiet dread as the line between myth and machinery blurs.

In "Iron Horse Vengeance," Pat rides hard after learning his father was murdered in a brutal ambush meant to steal a train’s gold and rifles. With the truth uncovered—those behind the attack are renegade white men pretending to be Indians—Pat races to warn the authorities before more lives are lost.