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Barnaby #[2]

Jan 1944 · Henry Holt and Co. · 2.00 USD
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In "Episode One Barnaby's Garden," Mr. O'Malley's unusual quest to find Gorgon's father leads to a surprising turn of events when a barn fire brings the local fire department to the Baxter household—only to reveal that the department's dog mascot is Gorgon's long-lost father. Written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson, this whimsical 1944 tale blends gentle humor and surreal charm, with Johnson's distinctive art bringing the oddball family and their furry new resident to life. Cover by Crockett Johnson.

Contains 8 stories
Episode One Barnaby's Garden
25 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterGorgonMr. BaxterJackeen J. O'MalleyMrs. Baxter

In "Episode One Barnaby's Garden," Barnaby's father hopes a little dirt and patience will ground his son’s wild imagination—especially when it comes to his beloved, if invisible, fairy godfather. But when Barnaby plants a garden with nothing but hope and whimsy, the godfather arrives in full, fantastical bloom, turning soil into sorcery and summer into something far stranger.

Episode Two O'Malley and the Lion
53 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterJane SchultzGorgonMr. BaxterMrs. BaxterJackeen J. O'MalleyThe Lion

In "Episode Two O'Malley and the Lion," Mr. O'Malley's misadventure takes a wild turn when a circus lion escapes and follows him straight to Barnaby's basement, turning the cozy hideout into a temporary menagerie. With the lion’s presence adding chaos to the already whimsical world of Barnaby, the usual antics take a surprising turn—though how the situation resolves remains delightfully uncertain.

Episode Three Atlas, the Giant
31 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterMr. BaxterJackeen J. O'MalleyMrs. BaxterAtlas

In "Episode Three Atlas, the Giant," Barnaby is convinced a real giant has destroyed his precious bean seedling—until Mr. O'Malley introduces him to Atlas, a gentle giant who’s more mind than muscle and the only one of his kind in the neighborhood. With a mix of whimsy and quiet charm, the story unfolds as Barnaby navigates the surprising reality of a friend who’s larger than life, both literally and in spirit.

Episode Four Gorgon's Father
65 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterGorgonMr. BaxterJackeen J. O'MalleyMrs. BaxterRover (Gorgon's father)Mrs. ShultzAtlas

In "Episode Four Gorgon's Father," Mr. O'Malley's desperate search for Gorgon's long-lost dad leads to an accidental barn fire—prompting the fire department's arrival and a surprising reunion. Turns out Gorgon's father is the department's beloved dog mascot, and now he's moving in with the Baxters for a while.

Episode Five Man of the Hour
27 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterMrs. BaxterMr. BaxterrobbersJackeen J. O'MalleyGus the Ghost

Jo, ever the accidental hero, thwarts a ration coupon heist at an OPA office and, seizing the moment, decides to run for Congress—prompting Gus to craft a biography for a press release, all while Jo remains blissfully unaware of the chaos he’s about to stir.

Episode Six The Testimonial Dinner
33 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterGorgonMr. BaxterJackeen J. O'MalleyMrs. BaxterGus the GhostMcSnoyd the Leprechaun
Episode Seven O'Malley for Congress!
35 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterGorgonMr. BaxterJackeen J. O'MalleyMrs. BaxterGus the GhostMcSnoyd the LeprechaunJohn SnaggMr. MintleafDannyMr. MugginsJane Schultz
Episode Eight The Election
52 pp · Humor
Barnaby BaxterGorgonMr. BaxterJackeen J. O'MalleyMrs. BaxterGus the GhostMcSnoyd the LeprechaunJohn SnaggMr. MintleafDannyMr. MugginsJane Schultz

In "Episode Eight The Election," Jo O'Malley pulls off a bizarre political victory by running a campaign so invisible that no one can actually see him—yet somehow, he still wins the seat. With his peculiar strategy, he forces the town boss, John Snagg, to step down and flee town, leaving behind a political landscape turned upside down.

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Crockett Johnson

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Reprinted in Barnaby and Mr. O'Malley #[nn] (1975), Barnaby and Mr. O'Malley Free Comic Book Day Edition #1 (2012)

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