🟨 Dickie Dare No. 2 – Punching Whales & Saving the Day! (S.A.D., 1940s)

Dive headfirst into high-octane hijinks with Dickie Dare No. 2, a vintage comic bursting with bold action, exaggerated peril, and a splashy showdown on the high seas! On this outrageous cover, a heroic blond brawler socks a giant black whale square in the blowhole—while poor Dickie flies headfirst off the dock toward a choppy fate!

First appearing in the Golden Age of Comics, Dickie Dare was created by Milton Caniff and continued by several legendary artists. This issue captures the mid-century spirit of high adventure, brute strength, and cartoon chaos, perfect for fans of exaggerated pulp heroics and over-the-top sea monsters.

💥 Highlights:

• Title: Dickie Dare No. 2
• Publisher: S.A.D.
• Date: 1940s (Golden Age)
• Genre: Action Adventure / Youth Hero Comic
• Scene: A whale attack at the dock! One man punches a whale, while Dickie takes an accidental flying leap into the water
• Style: Cartoonish realism, thick outlines, expressive poses, classic four-color pulp palette

📋 Details:

• Perfect for: Comic art collectors, retro action fans, nautical pulp lovers, vintage humor enthusiasts, or anyone who wants to see a whale get punched
• Display ideas: Gallery wall of absurd vintage covers, sea monster-themed room, retro comic café, or a nostalgic office nook
• Cultural flavor: The comic equivalent of a Saturday morning cartoon mixed with a sailor’s tall tale

📢 Cover blurb:
“Another complete issue of Dickie’s amazing adventures!”

⚡ “Why yell ‘Thar she blows!’ when you can punch it instead?”
Bring home this chaotic slice of comic book history—equal parts heroic, hilarious, and totally unhinged! 🐳👊📚

Experience art that feels silky to the touch with our high-quality, lighter-weight, classic semi-glossy paper:

• Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colors with a subtle shine.
• Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils), sturdy and durable.
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent for sustainability.
• Available Sizes: 29 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).

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