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Cover of Funnyman (1948) #4

Funnyman (1948) #4

Magazine Enterprises 1948–1948 series Cover date May 1948

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About this issue

Funnyman #4 (1948) is issue #4 of Magazine Enterprises's Funnyman (1948–1948), with a cover date of May 1948. Written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Joe Shuster and John Sikela.

Creators

Writer
Jerry Siegel
Pencillers
Joe Shuster, John Sikela
Inker
Siegel and Shuster Studio
Cover artist
Siegel and Shuster Studio

Characters

The stories

“The Medieval Mirthquake”

As Funnyman flies along in his Jet Jallopy, the vehicle is struck by lightning. Landing, he discovers that he has been thrust into medieval times, and is taken by Sir Lunchalot to King Artery. However, Queen Hotcha sees a golden opportunity to use Funnyman to help her self to the throne. When the King learns of the plot, he doesn't believe it and concocts a plan to put the Zany Comedian up against Tiny Tom (who has been promised his freedom by the Queen if he kills Funnyman).

“The Return of Slippery Slim”

Slim escapes out of the city jail dressed in the uniform of Sgt. Harrigan, but Funnyman recognizes him and takes off after the crook. Cornering him, the crafty crook evades capture, while Funnyman is berated by the Police Inspector. Later, Boris Porous announces that Harrigan will portray Slim on the silver screen, but when Slim finds out, he attempts to confront the good Sergeant, only to discover it's Funnyman in disguise.

“Leapin' Lena”

Larry and June head out for a day of shopping, but soon find themselves faced with a swift thief named Lena, and a member of her gang shoots Funnyman in the head. Thinking him dead, the gang turns to leave after their series of thefts, only to discover the Comic Cavalier has a steel plate in his head, which saves his life.

Credits, characters and story details from the Grand Comics Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.