Classics Illustrated Junior #518
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"The Golden Goose" from Classics Illustrated Junior #518 (1955) delivers a whimsical twist on a classic folktale, where Simpleton’s kindness to a humble man earns him a magical Golden Goose that binds anyone who touches it to the bird—or to each other. With art by Mike Sekowsky and inks by Frank Giacoia, the story unfolds in playful, exaggerated style, following Simpleton’s rise from humble helper to reluctant leader of a farcical parade. Dik Browne’s cover captures the story’s lighthearted chaos with his signature wit, making this 15-cent gem a charming slice of mid-century storytelling.
Simpleton’s kindness to a small man sets off a chain of delightfully absurd events when he’s gifted a Golden Goose that binds anyone who touches it—literally—to the bird or to each other. As the goose leads him on a comical journey through the countryside, Simpleton finds himself at the heart of a whimsical procession, drawing attention from far and wide. When the princess takes notice, she offers him a chance at love—but only if he can complete three impossible tasks.
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Reprinted in Eventyrserien #6 (1957), Sagoserien #6 (1957), Sprookjes in beeld #6 (1957), Junior Eventyrbladet [Eventyrbladet] #6 (1957), Bildermärchen #6, Pixi Tales #35
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