Cover: Mel Crawford

Four Color #1274

Jan 1962 · Dell · 0.15 USD

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In "Christmas Eve Space Trip," Scamper the elf takes an unexpected journey when he falls asleep inside a gift-wrapped box delivered by Santa. When Santa realizes he’s left one doll behind, he must make a special return trip to a girl’s house to trade it—leading to a whimsical adventure that spans the stars. Written by John Stanley and illustrated by Irving Tripp, with a festive cover by Mel Crawford, this 1962 Four Color comic offers a charming, offbeat twist on holiday tradition.

Contains 5 stories

Christmas Eve Space Trip

8 pp · Fantasy, Science Fiction

The Unsuitable Suit

6 pp · Fantasy

The Guiding Gleam

5 pp · Fantasy

Santa's Return Trip

7 pp · Fantasy

When Scamper the elf dozes off inside a gift-wrapped box in Santa’s workshop, he’s accidentally delivered to a child—only for Santa to realize, on his return trip, that the doll meant for her is the wrong one. Now, with one doll left and a mystery to solve, Santa must make a special return visit to the girl’s house.

Woodland Christmas

7 pp · Fantasy

In "Woodland Christmas," a storm forces Santa’s sleigh to drop its load over a snowy forest, scattering food and gifts that unexpectedly bring joy to a hungry hunter and the woodland creatures who find them. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this heartwarming 1962 tale captures a quiet magic in the way unexpected generosity ripples through a winter wilderness.