Real Screen Comics #0 – #128 (1945–1959) đ°đš
𧏠Genre
Anthology / Humor / Animated Adaptation
Real Screen Comics blends slapstick comedy, anthropomorphic antics, and clever satire. Rooted in golden-age animation, it brings light-hearted storytelling to the comic book page, targeting both children and classic cartoon fans.
đ Main Characters
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The Fox and the Crow đŠđŠ
A mischievous duo constantly at odds—Fauntleroy Fox, the smug schemer, and Crawford Crow, the street-smart trickster. Their timeless rivalry fuels most stories with comedic brilliance. -
Flippity and Flop đ±đŠ
A bird-and-cat duo caught in a constant game of predator vs prey, often flipping the expected roles in delightfully absurd ways. -
Tito and His Burrito đŻđ
A lesser-known yet charming series featuring a Mexican mouse and his living, breathing burrito. Their surreal adventures added a unique flavor to the comic's lineup.
✍️ Writer, Artist, and Editor Details
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Writers: Likely included Hubie Karp and other studio staff, though many early creators were uncredited due to the era's practices.
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Artists: Most notably Jim Davis and Otto Feuer, both of whom brought expressive animation-style art to the pages.
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Editors: Whitney Ellsworth served as a guiding figure at DC during this period, ensuring consistency across humor and animated-style books.
đą Publisher and Brand
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Publisher: DC Comics
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Branding: Pre-Silver Age DC, these titles carried the traditional "DC Bullet" logo but were separate from superhero imprints like The New 52 or DC Black Label. Instead, Real Screen Comics fell under DC’s animated and humor division, often tied to licensed or inspired animated properties.
đ Release Year
Debut: 1945
Final Issue: 1959
Spanning over 14 years and 128 issues, it concluded just before the Silver Age shifted focus heavily toward superheroes.
đ Brief Plot Summary
Each issue of Real Screen Comics contained multiple short stories, usually centered on the chaotic rivalry of Fauntleroy Fox and Crawford Crow. These tales, lifted from and inspired by the 1940s Columbia Pictures cartoons, followed gag-driven plots, slapstick schemes, and situational humor. Backup stories like Flippity and Flop and Tito and His Burrito added variety with equally zany setups.
đ Notable Arcs or Storylines
While not serialized like superhero comics, the series did feature evolving gags and recurring themes:
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“Foiled Again!” arcs where the Fox's elaborate traps backfired in spectacular fashion.
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Seasonal Specials, including holiday-themed misadventures that often flipped traditional expectations.
đ§ Fan Theories or Interpretations
đ Some fans interpret the Fox and Crow dynamic as a satirical take on class conflict—Fauntleroy representing the pompous upper class and Crawford symbolizing street smarts and working-class rebellion. Others see the duo as early prototypes for later comedic rivals like Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.
đŹ Additionally, some speculate that the cancellation of the series marked a broader cultural shift—moving away from slapstick and anthropomorphized humor to more superhero-focused narratives, ushering in the Silver Age of Comics.
đ§ Review Summary
Real Screen Comics delivers timeless cartoon energy on paper. The art is rich with expression and physical comedy, perfectly mimicking mid-century animated styles. While the storylines are simple, they’re effective, built on strong comedic timing and character chemistry. The Fox and the Crow, in particular, stand out with their endless one-upmanship, offering laughter that holds up even decades later. Though lacking deep character development, the series excels in charm and clever visual gags. A nostalgic gem for fans of classic animation and comic history. ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
đ A must-read for lovers of golden-age humor, classic cartoons, and the roots of animated storytelling in comics!
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