Animal Comics #13
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Helping the Homeless," Robert Raccoon seeks refuge with Uncle Wiggily after an owl drives his family from their tree home, leaving Mama heartbroken. With Wiggily's help—and a detour through a suspicious gypsy inn—Bob and the gang rally to uncover the truth behind the owl's actions, leading to a sticky surprise and a surprising new friend in Buggsy. Written by Howard R. Garis and illustrated by H. R. McBride, with a whimsical cover by Walt Kelly, this 1945 Dell classic blends gentle humor and quiet heroism in a tale of shelter, trust, and unexpected alliances.
In "Helping the Homeless," Robert Raccoon seeks help after an owl drives his family from their hollow tree home, leaving Mama heartbroken. Uncle Wiggily, aided by Junior’s warning and a surprising detour to Mrs. Groundhog’s inn, sets out with Bob in a baby cart to confront the culprit—only to find a sticky trap waiting, and a surprising new friend in Buggsy, who’s sticking around for good.
In "Wheeled Wooden Ducklings," Eddie’s reluctance to roller-skate leads to a whirlwind of chaos when Quacky’s ducklings hatch and, inspired by L.B.’s discarded skates, transform into wheel-legged adventurers. With the ducklings zooming across the water and the boys scrambling to catch them, Quacky returns from her errand only to find herself outmatched—until Eddie steps in with a simple, heartfelt solution.
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Reprinted in Pogo Parade #1 (1953), The Complete Pogo Comics #2 (1990), The Complete Pogo Comics #2 (1990), Walt Kelly's Pogo #1 (2014), Walt Kelly's Pogo #5 (2017)
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