Cover: Warren Kremer

Casper the Friendly Ghost #18

Mar 1954 · Harvey · 0.10 USD

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In "Mother Ghost," Casper the Friendly Ghost ventures to the library in search of a good story to tell, only to accidentally frighten everyone away—except for two curious bear cubs who ask him to read aloud. Drawing from a borrowed Mother Goose book, Casper begins recounting the tale of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe, a story that brings a quiet magic to the moment. The issue features artwork by Warren Kremer, both in the interior and on the cover, capturing Casper’s gentle spirit and the whimsical charm of the tale.

Contains 6 stories

Mother Ghost

5 pp · Humor, Fantasy

Casper the Friendly Ghosttwo mocking ghosts (not members of The Ghostly Trio)librarianlibrary patronsbrother and sister bear cubsthe Old Woman who Lived in a ShoeOld Woman's many childrenMr. Stoneheart (shoe landlord)

In this whimsical 1954 tale from *Casper the Friendly Ghost* #18, Casper stumbles upon a Mother Goose book while trying to learn how to tell a good story—after accidentally scaring off the library’s staff and patrons. Drawn in by the rhyme and rhythm, two curious bear cubs ask him to read aloud, and Casper begins a tale of the Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe, weaving magic from the page.

Quick Lunch

1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children

HermanKatnip

The Kittens' Mittens

5 pp · Humor, Fantasy

Casper the Friendly Ghostvarious animal kids listening to Casper's storyThree Little KittensPapa Foxthree little foxes

Well Spooken

5 pp · Humor, Fantasy

Casper the Friendly GhostSpooky the Tuff Little Ghostvarious animal kids listening to Casper's storyTom Tom the Piper's SonTom's stolen pigLittle Miss MuffetspiderJack and JillPussy in the Well (of "Ding, Dong, Bell" fame)Little Boy Bluesheep (in the meadow)cows (in the corn), The Three Blind MiceThe Farmer's Wife (who cut off their tails with a carving knife)

In "Well Spooken," Casper the Friendly Ghost recounts his misadventures in Mother Goose Land, where his attempts to scare the classic nursery rhyme characters only end up helping them instead. With a mix of spooky charm and gentle chaos, Casper’s well-intentioned scares turn into unexpected acts of kindness.

Ups and Downs

1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Buzzy the Funny Crowblue alternate version of Katnip

The Foxy Fairy

5 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Baby HueyBaby Huey's MamaThe Fox

When Huey’s Mama tells him the tale of Cinderella, he becomes convinced he needs a real fairy to make his wishes come true—just in time for a certain hungry fox to show up, pretending to be one. Disguised as a kind spirit, the fox has a very different kind of magic in mind: turning Huey into the main course of a very large meal.