Classics Illustrated Junior #517

Jul 1955 · Gilberton · 0.15 USD

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“The Emperor's New Clothes”

A delightfully sharp retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable, "The Emperor's New Clothes" arrives in Classics Illustrated Junior #517 (1955), where William A. Walsh’s expressive artwork brings the tale’s timeless satire to life. With Dik Browne’s iconic cover capturing the moment of public revelation, this issue delivers a clever, visually rich take on vanity and honesty—perfect for young readers discovering the story for the first time.

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writer Hans Christian Andersen · artist, inker William A. Walsh · cover Dik Browne

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writer Hans Christian Andersen

artist, inker William A. Walsh

cover pencils, inks Dik Browne

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

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An Emperor who loves clothes hires two swindling weavers who promise him a new suit invisible to the stupid. The Emperor pretends he can see a suit to avoid the charge of being stupid. When the Emperor processes before his subjects wearing his new suit, a child in the crowd cries, "The Emperor has nothing on!" The Emperor is mortified. Later, he contritely discards his wardrobe and forces the swindlers to make new clothes for the poor of the land.

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