Animal Comics #12
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"A Fox in Lamb's Clothes" kicks off in Animal Comics #12 (1944), a delightfully zany tale from writer Gaylord Du Bois and artist George Kerr, whose dynamic pencils and inks bring the antics to life. When S.B. enlists L.B. to gather wild strawberries for shortcake, a series of playful pranks and unexpected twists—centered around a disguised bull moose and a spring-powered pop-gun—lead to a chaotic but sweetly satisfying feast. The cover by Walt Kelly captures the mischief perfectly, a charming glimpse into a classic era of comic whimsy.
In "A Fox in Lamb's Clothes," Jo and the other animals race to rescue Susie and Sammie after learning a burglar fox in disguise has taken them. With the help of a cop and a growing group of worried parents, the search leads to a tense roadblock, a clever fire to draw everyone together, and a final showdown where the fox is finally caught. The Bugs, ever resourceful, stay one step ahead until the very end.
In "Shoot the Bull Moose," S.B. recruits L.B. to collect wild strawberries for shortcake, setting off a playful adventure in the woods. When Wrinkles arrives with springy legs and a mischievous moose roar sends the gang into panic—only for E.E. to be revealed as the prankster in disguise—the group arms itself with a pop-gun and strawberry ammunition, leading to a hilarious, sticky showdown. M.M. steps in to settle the chaos, turning the day into a sweet celebration with a shared feast of strawberry shortcake.
ComicBooks.com Value
Find on ebay
Read it digitally
Sell my copy
Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.
We Buy Collections ▸Full credits
Reprints
Reprinted in Pogo Possum #14 (1953), The Complete Pogo Comics #2 (1990), The Complete Pogo Comics #2 (1990), Action! Mystery! Thrills! Comic Book Covers of the Golden Age: 1933-45 #[nn] (2011), Walt Kelly's Pogo #1 (2014), Walt Kelly's Pogo #5 (2017)
Key issues in Animal Comics
Reviews
Reader reviews
No reader reviews yet.