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The Kilroys #4 (1947)

American Comics Group · 1947 · 52 pages

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ContinueThe Kilroys #5 →
Contains 10 stories
Information, Please!
7 pp · humor

When Mr. J. Edgar Kilroy eagerly steps up as a contestant on the radio quiz show "Get Rich Quick," he's convinced his knowledge will win him easy money—but the studio lights, the microphone, and the pressure of live broadcast have other plans. Armed with answers he's certain are correct, Kilroy discovers that knowing the right answer and delivering it under pressure are two very different things. A humorous look at overconfidence meeting the real stakes of live radio entertainment.

Untitled story
1 pp · humor; teen
Ickey IkeBill
Rooftop Romance
7 pp · humor; teen

Natch wants to prove his love to Judy by putting her name on display, but when a simple carving at the Sweet Tooth soda fountain gets him in hot water with the owner, he and his pals dream up a grander gesture. What starts as a question about how to publicly declare his devotion turns into a rooftop—and sky-high—romantic stunt that shows Judy just how far he's willing to go.

Tale of a Trailer
8 pp · humor

A father and son head to a trailer lot hoping to rent something practical for hauling yard waste, but can't resist daydreaming about vacation possibilities—until their budget-conscious compromise takes a decidedly fiery turn. The Kilroys discover that sometimes the cheapest deal comes with unexpected complications in this humorous eight-page tale from 1947.

Careful, It's Catching!
7 pp · humor; teen

Natch tries to cheer up his pal Jackson, who's stuck in bed with the mumps, by organizing an impromptu jukebox party over the telephone from the Sweet Tooth malt shop. But when Natch accidentally contracts the mumps himself and the shop gets quarantined, the whole scheme falls apart in comedic chaos—leaving Jackson still on the phone wondering what happened to the music and his dollar's worth of nickels.

Untitled story
1 pp · humor; teen
Ickey Ike

In this lighthearted 1947 tale from The Kilroys #4, Ike’s whispered confession to his date during a dance leads to a charming misunderstanding—she thinks he’s hinting at romance, but his real reason is far more mundane: he’s got laryngitis and just wants to go home to bed.

Clothes Make the Man
5 pp · humor

Katie Kilroy heads out in casual blue jeans and a plaid shirt, but her father Edgar is convinced she looks like Huckleberry Finn and threatens to parade down Main Street in a dress himself if she leaves the house—a promise that sets off a chain of hilarious consequences when the family tries to stop him. This 1947 tale from The Kilroys captures the clash between old-fashioned parental values and 1940s teenage style with warmth and genuine laughs.

Sweet Sue
7 pp · humor; teen

When a new neighbor named Sue moves onto Dream Street, two local boys—Natch and Jackson—rush to help her family settle in, each hoping to win her affections. Their friendly competition quickly spirals into comic chaos as they scheme and squabble over who'll capture her heart, only to discover that charming Sue has had other plans all along.

Untitled story
1 pp · humor; teen
Woofus
Untitled story
1 pp · humor; teen
Ickey Ike

In this lighthearted 1947 tale from The Kilroys #4, Ike offers a ride to a girl who’s clearly not interested in his advances—so he wisely decides to just drop her off at home, keeping things simple and respectful. A quiet moment of teenage honesty with a touch of humor, captured in a single page.

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