Meta Monday #1

One of the more far-fetched features during the war years was the adventures of these young boys. Far-fetched, that is, until you realize the other feature in the comic is about a man who dresses up as a bat etc.

That's Dikkens with Two Ks

from America's Greatest Comics #3 (May 1942)

Edgar Alan Poe, the famous 19th century author of "The Ravine" and "The Gould Bug."

(for those not following this, see the Monty Python Bookshop Sketch)

Our Police at Work

Instead of beating up some peaceful OWS protestors, maybe the police should go focus on some actual crimes being committed.

From More Fun Comics #78 (April 1942)

Take Off, eh?

Yes, I've known some scientists like both of these men.

From All-American Comics #37 (April 1942)