The Funnies #29
In "Photos While U Wait," Vivien Darling hatches a clever plan to win Captain Colorful’s heart by faking a romance at a Mexican rancho, with help from Bernie and Scribbly. Written, drawn, and inked by Sheldon Mayer, this 1939 slice of early comic charm captures a lighthearted, whimsical moment in the series’ history — a standout story from a time when humor and heart were the true stars.
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Vivien Darling comes up with an idea to get Captain Colorful to fall for her. She will go down to Mexico, and Bernie will send Colorful to the same rancho that she'll be staying at. A few days later, Bernie and Scribbly receive a telegram from Vivien stating that she and Colorful have gotten married, and they are quitting the movie business and staying in Mexico.
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