I'n on record as greatly admiring Jerry Siegel's plotting while feeling his dialogue was often more overwritten than Stan Lee's. FUNNYMAN, seen here, was Jerry's attempt at a second lightning strike with childhood pal and SUPERMAN co-creator, Joe Shuster. There's a reason they say lightning doesn't strike twice. The character's main problem was that he was obnoxious rather than funny. The best thing about the short-lived series was Shuster's art. Even though his eye problems had already begun the work seen here, aided and abetted by others including a young Dick Ayers (noticeable on this one unless I miss my guess), was quite lovely! Makes you wonder where his talents would have taken him in better circumstances.
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This is GOLD, sir! Is Funnyman now in public domain?
It's my understanding, yes, but if you're thinking of reprinting them in book form, see here for a just released volume of same.
http://www.amazon.com/Siegel-Shusters-Funnyman-Superhero-Creators/dp/1932595783/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279170548&sr=1-1
One time just for the heck of it I bought Funnyman # 1 from a private dealer. I had read that Funnyman had folded within a year and understood why after reading the comic book.(Chuckle!)
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