Police Comics #31

In "The Mangler's Slaughter Clinic," a 1944 entry from Police Comics #31, Ma’s fiery response to a racist slur leads her to confront a gorilla at a traveling circus—only to quickly realize her mistake in a moment of sharp, ironic humor. Written, drawn, and inked by Bernard Dibble, the story blends wartime-era satire with a touch of physical comedy, all framed by Jack Cole’s striking cover art.