CODEX OMNIVERSA

Scribbly Jibbett

In the 1940’s, Scribbly Jibbett was an amateur cartoonist who lived in New York City. He was a friend of a woman named Abigail “Ma” Hunkel.

To be continued… 

Black Condor

In 1940, a great ocean liner enters the beckoning harbor of the city called New York, at the close of a journey which has carried it halfway around the world.

And this darkly handsome young man who grasps the handrail and peers out at the great stone statue that broods above the water – does he perhaps recall seeing it once before, many years ago?

Flashback: Prince Amentep

When he was a baby, Prince Amentep was saved from death by an ibis beside the Nile in Egypt. 

Amentep was a fair ruler. He and his queen, Taia, watched over the land for many years. But…

Soon fell victim to boredom, for I had never wanted for much in life. I asked the talisman to let Taia and me sleep the sleep of the dead, that we might awaken in more exciting times.

Ibis the Invincible

4,000 years later, in 1940, the mummified Prince Amentep awoke from his slumber and used the ibis-stick to free himself.

He then began the search for his queen, Taia. This led him to a museum in Egypt…

Once revived, they remained by each other’s side as they experienced adventures in a new, modern world.

Spy Smasher

Alan Armstrong’s amazing exploits as “Spy Smasher” were renowned during World War II.

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On January 12, 1940, the comics-buying public could purchase a copy of Whiz Comics #2 on newsstands. (#1 was created for advertising solicitations only and was not available for sale.) Its star character, Captain Marvel, was an instant hit for DC competitor, Fawcett Publications, Inc.

The next month, characters Tom and Jerry, appeared in their first animated cartoon, the one-reel title, “Puss Gets the Boot.” However, neither of them were referred to by their names in their debut. It was produced by Rudolf Ising and written and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.