Noble Head Funnies

 

Noble Head Funnies is a 325-page, Black and White, full color cover, 4.5 x 6 inches, comic by Edward Bolman and J. P. Noel, also Brad W. Foster, Chad Woody, Steve Willis, and Richard Polt, with Forward by Steve Willis. Tom Fellrath, Editor/Publisher. $20.

This 325-page behemomth collects Noble Head Funnies 1-7, The Monkey and The Ghost Ship, Soonday Moonday Alphabet, Pussy Wallow, and commercials!

Buckle up, buttercup, because Edward Bolman and J. P. Noel’s Noble Head Funnies isn't just a comic book—it’s a 325-page fever dream of pure, unadulterated joy. This massive tome of toons is absolutely bursting with crazy kooks, silly situations, and the kind of wacky wit that makes you wonder what, exactly, was in Bolman's morning coffee.

Between these covers, you’ll witness the high-octane hijinks of Black Rayed Sun and the Spittoon of Hidden Delights. This dynamic duo tackles the big issues, like the perils of "too much of a good thing," the struggle to stay healthy while having fun, and the modern horror of identity theft. They dive deep into the world of sugary cereals and find time to look for a hotdog—only to accidentally stumble into a baseball game. Along the way, they encounter pregnant pickles, mail-order grave grass, a panel-hopping travel machine, and the logistical nightmare of hiding a literal racehorse.

Then we have Mr. Kitty Fluff, a feline philosopher who pivots effortlessly from pondering gravity and venture capitalism to finding hope in the unemployment line. He’s a cat of many hats: an optimist, the owner of an Eisner (congrats, Kitty!), and a seeker of "mojo." Whether he's confusing his onions, standing up to enslaving beetles, or taking an ambitious—if slightly misguided—stab at Russian literature, he does it with style. He even navigates psychic investigations, the tragic demise of the Spittoon, musical holes, evil bats, and the dreaded "nob napper."

If that’s not enough nonsense for you, Bolman turns up the heat with a supporting cast that defies logic. You’ll meet Twist Tie Beard, who desperately wants a walrus but has a bank account that says otherwise, and a hero who overcomes his fears with a melon scoop to win a canoe. Keep your eyes peeled for Longreach (the action hero we didn’t know we needed), Richard Nixon’s cat stuck in a tree, and a quick trip to Satan’s Sandbox.

From math-solving bats and taco-loving Sherlock Holmes to guest appearances by Betty the Black Hole, Spring Heeled Jack, and The Red Barn Murderer, the variety is staggering. You’ve got spiders vs. gorilla-men, disembodied posteriors, and more tiny wheelbarrows than any sane person should own. There’s even a connect-the-dots page for when you need to rest your brain from the chaos! Bottom line: If you like your humor served with a side of "What on earth did I just read?" then this is the book for you. It’s 325 pages of glorious, relentless nonsense. I mean, come on, folks—it’s a masterpiece of the absurd!