Beep Beep the Road Runner #18
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "A Thickening Plot," trouble follows Cicero like a shadow as his lasso antics turn a quiet berry-picking trip into chaos on Grandpa Pig's farm. John Carey handles art, inks, and lettering for a tight, energetic take on the classic antics, while Jack Manning's cover captures the mayhem in bold, dynamic lines.
In "A Thickening Plot," Wile E. Coyote finally decides he's had enough of the desert and the endless chase, setting off on a desperate escape from the road runners who’ve made his life a series of humiliating failures. But no matter how far he runs, the relentless birds are always one step behind, turning his quest for peace into a hilariously relentless pursuit.
In this 1970 classic from *Beep Beep the Road Runner #18*, Jo takes a break from the usual chaos to visit the museum, only to stumble into a farcical collision with Sylvester—whose wild scheme to sabotage a stagecoach unexpectedly draws the little bird into the mayhem. A quirky, fast-paced four-pager that blends slapstick and whimsy, it’s a delight for fans of classic cartoon antics.
In "Hasty Pudding," Wile E. Coyote unleashes a series of increasingly absurd traps on the Beep boys—starting with a heated metal mailbox and escalating through a water-activated boulder, a guided rocket, a storm generator, and a harpoon gun—each attempt thwarted by the clever antics of the road-running family. The story crackles with classic slapstick energy, turning every failed scheme into a comedic cascade of chaos.
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↩ Reprints Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies #138 (1953), Porky Pig #43 (1955), Four Color #918 (1958)
Reprinted in Beep Beep the Road Runner #24015 (1974)
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