Circus the Comic Riot

Jack Cole’s Circus the Comic Riot is a three-issue series from Globe Syndicate that ran in 1938, offering a whirlwind of slapstick chaos and surreal humor. As both writer and artist, Cole packed these slim issues with wild, cartoony antics that showcased his signature energetic style. Though brief, the series stands as an early, exuberant example of Cole’s pre-Plastic Man work, capturing the manic spirit of late-1930s comic strips.