Popular Comics
Dell · 1936–1948 · 145 issues
About the series
Published by Dell from 1936 to 1948, Popular Comics was a landmark 145-issue anthology that brought newspaper strip favorites to the newsstand, bridging the gap between the Sunday funnies and the emerging comic book medium. Anchored by regulars like Zack Mosley (on Smilin’ Jack) and Bill Holman (creator of Smokey Stover), the series featured a rotating cast of adventure and humor stars, including Milton Caniff’s Terry and the Pirates team of Terry Lee and Pat Ryan, alongside Boody Rogers’ wild gags and the timeless antics of Felix the Cat. It stands as a vital snapshot of pre-superhero comics, showcasing the popular strips that defined American entertainment during the Depression and war years.
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