Famous Funnies #196

In "Napoleon overdoes stick fetching," a seaside photo shoot turns perilous when Elby, absorbed in capturing a bird on a post, doesn’t notice the tide creeping in—until he’s nearly waist-deep in water. Fortunately, Napoleon’s quick thinking sends a warning to a passing man in a boat, setting off a rescue that hinges on a single, well-timed gesture. Written, drawn, and inked by Clifford McBride, this 1951 classic captures a moment of quiet suspense with charm and precision, while Stephen Douglas’s cover art adds a playful touch to the seaside scene.