Dennis the Menace Bonus Magazine Series #114
In "Paradise Park," Dennis the Menace and the Mitchell family tour Pearl Harbor, a visit made especially meaningful for Mr. Mitchell, a naval veteran. Dennis’s usual mischief takes an unexpected turn when his antics nearly spark a full-blown incident with a harried captain, testing the limits of good humor at a place steeped in history. Written and drawn by Hank Ketcham, this 1973 issue captures the quiet weight of memory amid childhood chaos, with Ketcham also handling the cover pencils and inks.
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The Mitchells visit Pearl Harbor, especially important to a naval veteran like Mr. Mitchell. During the tour, the site nearly becomes the site of another war when Dennis drives a captain crazy with his antics. In the end, though, even Dennis is affected by the history of the area.
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