Classics Illustrated Junior #509

Jun 1954 · Gilberton · 0.15 USD

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A classic tale takes on new life in Classics Illustrated Junior #509, where Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s timeless story of "Beauty and the Beast" is brought to vivid life by Dik Browne’s expressive art and inking. When Beauty’s father steals a rose from the Beast’s garden, he must pay the price—his daughter’s freedom—and is whisked away to the Beast’s enchanted palace, where luxury and mystery await. With a delicate balance of fear and growing affection, Beauty finds herself drawn to the creature she once feared, leading to a moment that changes everything. The cover, also by Dik Browne, captures the story’s haunting elegance in bold, striking lines.

Contains 3 stories

Beauty and the Beast

29 pp · Children

BeautyBeastBeauty's Father (merchant)Beauty's Two Sisters

In this timeless tale from Classics Illustrated Junior #509, Beauty’s father steals a rose from a mysterious garden, setting off a chain of events that brings Beauty to the Beast’s enchanted palace. Though the Beast is feared, she finds herself drawn to his kindness, and over time, their quiet companionship grows. When she returns home to care for her ailing father, she discovers the Beast is dying—and her love may be the only thing that can save him.

The Dog and the Shadow

1 pp · Children

Dog

In "The Dog and the Shadow," a hungry dog spots what he thinks is a larger piece of meat reflected in a stream—only to lose his own when he lunges for the illusion. The simple, timeless tale, adapted for young readers in Classics Illustrated Junior #509, gently reminds us that greed can cost more than we gain.

Untitled Non-Fiction story

1 pp · Non-Fiction