Boys' and Girls' March of Comics #106
In "The King Who Tried to Hold Back Christmas," a 1953 Western Comics classic, a monarch stunned by the idea that Santa Claus holds more power than he does on Christmas Eve sets out to halt the jolly old man’s global journey. Written and illustrated by Walt Kelly, this whimsical tale blends holiday spirit with a touch of royal absurdity, all rendered in Kelly’s signature expressive style. The cover by Walt Kelly captures the story’s playful tone, making this free-issue gem a charming slice of mid-century comics charm.
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The king is shocked to hear that on the day before Christmas Santa is the most powerful man in the world instead of the king, and the king tries to stop Santa on his trip around the world.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).