Classics Illustrated Junior #517
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeA 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.
In a tale of vanity and truth, a vain Emperor is duped by two cunning weavers who promise a suit visible only to the wise. When the Emperor parades through the city in his invisible garment, only a child’s innocent cry exposes the lie—and the Emperor, humbled, chooses to make amends.
In this timeless tale from *Classics Illustrated Junior #517*, a city mouse finds the country too slow and the food too plain, while his country friend discovers that city life comes with dangers he never expected. The contrast between comfort and chaos unfolds in just three pages, with simple pleasures and hidden perils on both sides of the fence.
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Reprinted in Eventyrserien #40 (1959), Sagoserien #40 (1959), Sprookjes in beeld #40 (1959), Junior Eventyrbladet [Eventyrbladet] #40 (1959)
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