Firework fun in JOKER (1934)

Publishers are very cautious about showing fireworks in comics these days. In fact they rarely appear, and certainly never depicted in the reckless way they were shown in comics of the past. Here's an issue of The Joker from 1934 showing firework fun in its most carefree (some might say irresponsible) glory! - and, yes, it was printed on green paper.

The cover strip, Alfie the Air Tramp, is drawn by John Jukes, one of the many artists of the time encouraged to imitate the style of Roy Wilson to give the Amalgamated Press comics a certain look.

Here's a few strips from inside the issue...

Art by Harry Banger?

Art by Arthur Martin I believe.

Art by Albert Pease?

Apologies for the Dickie Duffer strip having a centre crease. This comic is part of a bound set so unfortunately the art in the centre pages is partly lost in the spine. 

Wishing you all a safe time if you're out celebrating Bonfire Night over the weekend, and please show consideration for people's pets, - many of which are traumatised by the loud bangs. 

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