New Comics #11 is an issue of the series New Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1936.
Synopsis for Captain Jim of the Texas Rangers: "Jane and Johnny, Part 11 (of 27)"
Realizing that Bob isn't going to pay any mind to the note they left him, the rustlers decide to go to the jail themselves, and break out their man. Back at the camp, the remaining rustlers are in a gunfight with Captain Jim and Bob, while the two kids seek cover with Jess. It looks like Jim and Bob have the rustlers outgunned, until the outlaw group from the jail returns.
Appearing in Captain Jim of the Texas Rangers: "Jane and Johnny, Part 11 (of 27)"
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Supporting Characters:
- Ranger Bob
Antagonists:
- The Rustlers:
- Rusty
- Spike
- Fletch
- Scrub
Other Characters:
- Jess
- Jane
- Johnny
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Synopsis for "Goofo the Great"
Goofo's show was a sensation last night and the press wants to see him, the clean-and-press laundry that is. Turns out Goofo forgot to pay them for their work and he is awash in bills.
Appearing in "Goofo the Great"
Featured Characters:
- Goofo the Great
Synopsis for Slim and Tex: "The Dude Ranch, Part 3 (of 3)"
Slim and Tex have volunteered to act as chaperones for the guests of Miss Helen's dude ranch. Early the next morning, the boys are taken aside by Algernon T. Entwhistle to hear a very unusual confession. Entwhistle is, in fact, a private investigator sent to the ranch as a bodyguard for Grace Fowler. He explains that Grace's father has received many threats about her kidnapping. Slim and Tex offer to help however they can. Meanwhile, a gang led by "Spider" Callas are plotting an attempt to take the girl from the ranch. They load their getaway car with guns and take off after Grace, who had just gone for an early horseride.
Appearing in Slim and Tex: "The Dude Ranch, Part 3 (of 3)"
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Antagonists:
- Spider Callas (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Miss Helen
- Algernon T. Entwhistle
- Grace Fowler
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Synopsis for Don Coyote: "Mud Up To His Ankles"
Hash tells Don Coyote that Hamburger fell into a mud hole, and is in big trouble. Don shrugs it off as Hash explains that he's caught in the mud up to his ankles ... until he learns that Hamburger fell in head first!
Appearing in Don Coyote: "Mud Up To His Ankles"
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Synopsis for Captain Quick: "Episode Ten (of twenty-two)"
After freeing Lord Barlow and his own English crew, Quick races to the dining hall, where he faces off against Captain Rodriguez and Governor Cordoza. They fight with rapiers, and Quick is by far the better swordsman. He runs his blade through the Governor's chest, and then turns to face Rodriguez Who also is unable to match Quick's speed. His final act is to call for the guards, before Quick pierces his throat. Taking the relieved Marjorie by the hand, Quick rushes to the doorway. But the guards have heard Rodriguez's dying shouts for help, and they now block the exit for Quick and his crewmen.
Appearing in Captain Quick: "Episode Ten (of twenty-two)"
Featured Characters:
- Kendal Quick as "Padraic O'Hara"
Supporting Characters:
- Marjorie Barlow
- Bonnie Bess Crew: Smith the Mate, others
Antagonists:
- Governor Don Miguel Cordoza (Dies)
- Captain Rodriguez (Dies)
- Spanish Men at Arms
Other Characters:
- Pierre Dufoe
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Synopsis for "The Blood Pearls, Part 4 (of 6)"
After Tsao-Chung's warning, Baslyn's only goal is to make it back to the United States as quickly as he can. Fortunately, he reaches the boat before its departure.
Shortly after arriving in America, Baslyn starts to see Tsao-Chung following him around, despite being pushed into the lagoon back in Manila... Is the curse placed upon Baslyn starting to affect him?
Appearing in "The Blood Pearls, Part 4 (of 6)"
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Antagonists:
- Penang's Nephew (Behind the scenes)
- Tsao-Chung
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Items:
Synopsis for "Ol' Oz Bopp"
Oz Bopp goes on a picnic with Victor and leaves their lunch in a box on top of a hill while they go for a hike. Victor is sure that their lunch will be stolen, but what he doesn't know is that Oz has put a "dynamite" sign on the box.
Appearing in "Ol' Oz Bopp"
Featured Characters:
- Oz Bopp
Other Characters:
- Victor
Synopsis for Castaway Island: "Episode 10 (of 12)"
Jim Shark tells Mac that he plans to hold Sally on the Island of the Sacred Temple for ransom. Her father, who still lives, is likely to pay a hefty sum to have her back. Mac is unable to do anything as long as Shark holds the gun.
Appearing in Castaway Island: "Episode 10 (of 12)"
Featured Characters:
- Dougal MacDougal
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Jim Shark
- Taro
Other Characters:
- Sally Mason
Vehicles:
- Shark's schooner
Synopsis for "17-20 On the Black, Part 11 (of 13)"
Morton has so far been unable to find the pearls. He takes his prisoners to San Francisco where he will interrogate them further. But can an interference by Kim tip the odds of escape in Gale's favor?
Appearing in "17-20 On the Black, Part 11 (of 13)"
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Supporting Characters:
- Kim
Antagonists:
- Senora Montezia
- Frog Morton
Vehicles:
- Montezia's schooner
- Morton's ship
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Synopsis for She: "Episode 6 (of 16)"
The angry Natives chase the three adventurers up into a cave, and corner them on a ledge. Five more spearmen are killed before the three run out of ammunition, and they are still wildly outnumbered in the close-up knife-fighting that follows. Holly's massive, ape-like arms snatch and toss a few of them, and he stabs some others, as does Leo. Job is wounded, plays dead, and drops from sight. Just as Leo is about to get killed with a spear, his new wife Ustane runs into the melee and throws herself in front of him. This just further annoys the spearmen, who are about to spear them both, when a shouted command halts them. Chief Billali has returned!
Appearing in She: "Episode 6 (of 16)"
Featured Characters:
- Horace Holly
- Leo Vincey
Supporting Characters:
- Job
- Ustane Vincey
Antagonists:
- Billali, Amahagger Chief
- Amahagger Spearmen
Locations:
- Eastern Coastal Africa
- Amahagger Valley
- large cave
- large cave
- Amahagger Valley
Synopsis for Hardluck Harry: "Shanghai Pete: Part 3 (of 8)"
When Foo Chow learns that the boat isn't actually going to Shanghai, he causes a ruckus that poor Harry can only stand by and watch.
Appearing in Hardluck Harry: "Shanghai Pete: Part 3 (of 8)"
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Antagonists:
- Slugger
Other Characters:
- Foo Chow
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Synopsis for Maginnis of the Mounties: "The St. Pierre Mystery, Part 8 (of 9)"
The fire rages through the forest, leaving Maginnis and Yvonne trapped. It seems also, that the two outlaws are starting to suffer from the smoke and flames that surround them.
Appearing in Maginnis of the Mounties: "The St. Pierre Mystery, Part 8 (of 9)"
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Supporting Characters:
- Yvonne Dubois
Antagonists:
- Kenyon
- Barton
Locations:
- Canada
- the St. Pierre Country
- St. Pierre River
Synopsis for Golden Dragon: "Episode 6 (of 31)"
While Ian, Ken, and Lefty prepare to defend their hilltop position, their friends back at the caravan, Don Walker and Red Riley, are worried. Pan Chi-Lou sits in contemplative silence. Doris proves to her detractors that she can shoot a rifle, expertly. That's when they hear the distant gunshots. Placing Riley in charge of the caravan, Bob leads Don and Doris and three Cossacks, carrying two rifles apiece, heading up the ridge, in the direction of the shots. But where is Pan Chi-Lou?
Appearing in Golden Dragon: "Episode 6 (of 31)"
Featured Characters:
- Ian Murray (Behind the scenes)
- Ken Cockerill (Behind the scenes)
Supporting Characters:
- Doris Willis
- Pan Chi-Lou
- Red Reilly
- Don Walker
- Lefty Murphy (Behind the scenes)
- Bob Campbell
- Sandy Campbell
Antagonists:
- Dragon Priests (Behind the scenes)
- Torgadoff (Behind the scenes)
- his Mongol killers
Locations:
- China
- wild hills
- wild hills
Synopsis for Cap'n Spiniker: "He Revives the Olympics"
Spiniker explains to the Islanders how the Olympic Games are played. All goes smoothly until an unfortunate Sternpipe gets in the way of the discus toss.
Appearing in Cap'n Spiniker: "He Revives the Olympics"
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Supporting Characters:
- Eustace Sternpipe
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Synopsis for The Vikings: "Episode 11 (of 22)"
Sundgrid is being held by the druids who kidnapped her. The High Druid, Haslwyn, shows a liking to her. When the great oak starts to blow its leaves, the druids take it as a sign that Sundgrid is to die in three days.
Appearing in The Vikings: "Episode 11 (of 22)"
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Supporting Characters:
- Sundgrid
Antagonists:
- Haslwyn
Other Characters:
- Ivar's Vikings
- Robert
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Synopsis for Dale Daring: "The Tsin Lee Incident, Part 1 (of 9)"
Dale's father is planning an expedition to the mountains, but Dale is worried because of how close the spot is to the rebel army. Her concern is validated when an army officer, Captain Brewster, appears at her home. He tells her that her father is in danger from Tsin Lee, a bandit who manages ammunition sales. Dale's father has a map to a munitions supply, and Tsin would do anything to get his hands on it. But the ship carrying her father has set sail, and the bandits have already made it onboard.
Appearing in Dale Daring: "The Tsin Lee Incident, Part 1 (of 9)"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Mr. Daring (First appearance)
Antagonists:
- General Tsin Lee (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Captain Brewster (First appearance)
- Ali (First appearance)
Synopsis for Cal 'n' Alec: "Down To Denver, Part 1 (of 3)"
The boys are going to Denver with their new found riches. With the train leaving soon, should Alec really be spending his time at the saloon playing cards?
Appearing in Cal 'n' Alec: "Down To Denver, Part 1 (of 3)"
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Synopsis for Steve Conrad, Adventurer: "On Dolorosa Isle, Part 7 (of 8)"
The Zoanthroids have tricked the Devachan's guards into the water, where the Zoanthroids' strength and speed are enhanced. The guards are easily overwhelmed, and Steve and the professor watch as Devachan runs back to his headquarters. Devachan threatens to pull a switch that will destroy the entire island, but the Zoanthroids are catching up to him.
Appearing in Steve Conrad, Adventurer: "On Dolorosa Isle, Part 7 (of 8)"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Professor Bromberg (formerly Brombay) (see Notes)
Antagonists:
- Devachan
Other Characters:
- Sam
- Myra
- Keith Roland
Locations:
- South Pacific Ocean
- Dolorosa Isle, off the coast of Chile
- Dolorosa Isle, off the coast of Chile
Synopsis for "A Tale of Two Cities: Episode 7 (of 21)"
Appearing in "A Tale of Two Cities: Episode 7 (of 21)"
Featured Characters:
- Jarvis Lorry
Supporting Characters:
- Lucie Manette
Synopsis for Sandor and the Lost Civilization: "Rajah Maharajah, Part 7 (of 23)"
Sandor returns to the cave to discover that Benar and Elaka have been taken! He sneaks into the palace and overhears two guards talking about Benar's imminent execution. Sandor goes to the palace wall overlooking a courtyard, and finds his old friend Awla, the elephant, being commanded to crush Benar's head. Sandor whispers a command in Awla's ear, and then leaps aboard the beast's broad back, snatches the mahout out of his saddle, and hurls him to the ground. Awla scoops up Benar in his trunk, and the three escape the palace, despite a volley of spears from Rajah Maharajah's guards.
Appearing in Sandor and the Lost Civilization: "Rajah Maharajah, Part 7 (of 23)"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Animals:
- Elaka, wild dog
- Agra, lion
- Awla, elephant
Antagonists:
- Rajah Maharajah
- his many spear-men
Other Characters:
- Benar, fakir
Locations:
- Northern India
- Lost Civilization
- Palace of Rajah Maharajah
- Palace of Rajah Maharajah
- Lost Civilization
Synopsis for Chikko Chakko: "Grand Papa's Armor, Part 2"
Chikko jumps into a well to turn off the lit cigarrete inside his armor. The prankster taunts him and Chikko intimidates him, but quickly forgives him. The judges award Chikko the best costume prize, believing him a dangerous iron man who must be appeased, the decision proves controversial with the crowd.
Appearing in Chikko Chakko: "Grand Papa's Armor, Part 2"
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Synopsis for Federal Men: "Nate Devlin Crashes the Movies"
The Government Agency is on the trail of bank robbers being led by Nate Devlin. Steve finds out that the gang is working as actors at a movie studio for a cover. With the director's help, Steve comes up with a plan to capture the gang. Ironically, during the movie's bank robbery scene, the robbers try to pull off a real robbery and get away. However, the police have been tipped off by the director, and Carson is able to arrest the men and retrieve the loot.
Appearing in Federal Men: "Nate Devlin Crashes the Movies"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Ralph Ventor
- Federal Men
Antagonists:
- Nate Devlin
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Notes
- Published by Nicholson Publishing Co., Inc.
- Last issue as New Comics. Next issue it becomes New Adventure Comics.
- After this issue, Capt. Spiniker by Tom Cooper drops out until New Adventure Comics #13.
- At the end of the previous episode, Captain Quick was clad in Spanish infantry armor and helmet; at the start of this chapter he's got his old broad-brimmed hat on.
- First issue for Alex Lovy on Dale Daring, replacing Dick Ryan. After this issue, this feature drops out, and returns in New Adventure Comics #13.
- In Federal Men, Steve Carson straps Nate Devlin to a fake electric chair and tortures him to rat out his gang's hiding places.
- First issue for Alex Lovy on Slim and Tex, replacing A. Leslie Ross. After this issue, this feature drops out, and returns in New Adventure Comics #15.
- Steve Conrad's sidekick Professor Brombay is now named Bromberg.
- Also appearing in this issue of New Comics were:
- Andy Handy by Leo O'Mealia
- Famous Poems Illustrated: "Columbus" by Joaquin Miller, by Henry Kiefer
- It's a Dern Lie: "Catskill Skeeters" by Bill Patrick
- "Magic!" (text article), by Andrini the Great, illustrated by Alger and Whitney Ellsworth
- Mister Beep
- Some Fun (1-panel gag) by Vincent Sullivan
- "Worth-while Films to Watch For" (text article) by Mary Patrick
Trivia
- Russell Cole signed his Goofo the Great and Ol' Oz Bopp strips as "Alger".
- Babe Mather signed his Maginnis of the Mounties story as "Babe Mather".
See Also