*Miscellaneous 1940-1959: It’s rare for us to get an American comic into stock that predates the name of this category, but here’s an amazing item from 1937, predating even Superman, Batman & Marvel Comics #1. Funny Picture Stories Vol2 #2 was published by Ultem in October 1937. The name is a bit of a misnomer, just as the front cover comedy scene is misleading; although there are a fair number of comedy shorts, the emphasis in this anthology series is on adventure, western, crime and detective stories, featuring characters such as Cutter Carson, Tin Mule, Boomerang, Jack Strand and many more in its 68 pages. There are also feature pages and an illustrated pirate story. The condition on this is quite remarkable for its age. The white background on the cover is close to white and the colours are sharp. The corners are almost square and the spine is solid and intact. Top staple is firm; the cover is off bottom staple, but both staples hold the comic together well and are firm at centrefold. There is a tiny bit of rust migration on the upper staple. Tiny nick at top of spine, but no other nicks or tears. Excellent pages are a supple off-white. Your chance to obtain a rare antiquity from the dawn of American comics as we know them. 
PICTURED: FUNNY PICTURE STORIES V2#2 VG £265 SOLD