Cover: John Liney

Carl Anderson's Henry #13

May 1950 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Henry Cuts Some Grassy Capers!", Henry continues his interactive cartoon lessons with a playful four-panel strip that challenges readers to finish the story using skills from past installments. Written and illustrated by John Liney, this 1950 Dell comic invites fans to put their drawing talents to the test—first by completing a strip, then by creating their own. The cover, also by Liney, captures the whimsical spirit of the feature with a lively, hand-drawn charm.

Contains 5 stories

Henry Cuts Some Grassy Capers!

16 pp · Humor, Children

HenryHenry's momDusty (Henry's dog)TinyBert (soda jerk)Mister Blubberthree random paint-testersUnkbluebirdcrowJuliusTimmy

In "Henry Cuts Some Grassy Capers!", Henry faces off against the mayor’s "Paint Up - Fix Up- Clean Up Week" with a series of increasingly elaborate (and hilariously misguided) schemes to avoid chores. From clever shortcuts to wild inventions, his attempts to save time only lead to more mess—just as his mom watches with quiet amusement.

Henry Strikes Out -- for Himself!!

16 pp · Humor, Children

HenryOrson (Henry's brother)library employeesold man seeking his youthkids at ice cream parlorMister Schultz (butcher)boxers at an athletic clubJuliusBlimpvarious neighborhood kidsgrocery-shopping womenDusty (Henry's dog)fruit stand guywatermelon-eating kidsandwich board guyCappy JonesSenator Blobsgoatballpark security guard, baseball spectatorsoutfielderseal

Henry Invents a Headache for Uncle!

8 pp · Humor

Henrymovie matinee-going kidsTillie TalkerJerome (Henry's cat)Henry's momUnkYehudi

Wedding Belle

5.5 pp · Humor, Children

HenriettaHenrietta's momMr. Bib (father)Tommy Bib (baby)Mrs. CrumbUncle Eric

Wagon Pain

1 pp · Humor, Animal

Dusty (Henry's dog)

In "Wagon Pain," Dusty tries a clever shortcut by riding a toy wagon downhill to spare his feet—only to discover that the ride is far more painful than walking ever was. A perfectly paced bit of slapstick from Carl Anderson’s *Henry* captures the absurdity of overthinking a simple problem.