Blondie Comics Monthly #22
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "One Man Act," Dagwood and Herb lend a hand to widow Mrs. Merkin during a piano move, sparking a chain of small but telling moments that stir Blondie’s suspicions. A dropped pen, a perfume-scented encounter, a mysterious phone call—each detail adds up in Blondie’s mind, testing her trust in Dagwood’s quiet evenings. Written and drawn by Chic Young, this 1950 installment of Blondie Comics Monthly captures the gentle humor and domestic tension that defined the strip, with a cover by Chic Young.
When Dagwood’s clumsy attempt to help Alexander fly a new kite nearly knocks over the postman, he decides to take a day off to make it right—only to find himself unexpectedly airborne, carried off by the very kite he meant to assist with, and crash-landing straight into Mr. Dithers’ office.
In this charming 1950 slice of domestic humor, Dagwood’s well-intentioned efforts to help Blondie go hilariously awry when a jar of cookies takes a tumble—landing squarely on his head. Waking up with a burst of energy, he tries to make amends, only to accidentally turn Blondie’s tea social into a full-blown household chaos. The story captures the quiet absurdity of everyday life with a perfectly timed mix of missteps and heart.
In this lighthearted 1950 installment from *Blondie Comics Monthly*, Dagwood and Herb lend a hand to widow Mrs. Merkin as she moves a piano, sparking a chain of small misunderstandings. When Blondie finds a pen that turns out to belong to Herb, Tootsie’s jealousy flares, and the household tension simmers. Later, a perfumed encounter with a sales clerk and a rainy-day gesture toward a woman without an umbrella only deepen Blondie’s suspicions—especially when she hears a mysterious woman’s voice on a call from Mr. Dithers.
In "null," Grandma’s attic cleanup leads to an unexpected turn when she opens an antique shop right at home. Curious visitors, drawn for reasons of their own, end up leaving with more than just a quick look—they each walk away clutching a little something from her collection.
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Reprinted in Blondie Comics Monthly #89 (1956), Chic Young's Dagwood Comics #119 (1961)
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