Dell Giant #54

Walter Lantz's most cheerful bird is in full holiday mode on the cover of this 1961 Dell Giant, with Woody Woodpecker lugging an almost comically enormous stack of colorfully wrapped Christmas gifts while two younger woodpeckers — one with a pink bow, one at his side — carry their own festive packages. John Carey's bright, cheerful cover art captures the warmth of a classic holiday gathering perfectly. At 25 cents, this oversized issue delivers a generous helping of yuletide fun built around "Christmas Party," with writing and art from Don R. Christensen and Veve Risto.