Cover: John Stanley

Four Color #139

Mar 1947 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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"Bus Stop" is a whimsical twist on the classic fairy tale, reimagined by John Stanley in this 1947 Four Color Comics entry. In a playful take, Lulu recounts how her mother’s bean soup, rather than a beanstalk, becomes an ocean when the beans are tossed out—leading Lulu on a surprising voyage to meet a giant who’s less than thrilled with the turn of events. The story’s charm shines through Stanley’s writing and art, with additional pencils by Charles Hedinger and inks by Irving Tripp, all brought to life on a cover by John Stanley.

Contains 6 stories

Bus Stop

1 pp · Children

Lulu MoppetTubby Tompkins

The Hooky Team

20 pp · Humor, Children

Lulu MoppetMartha MoppetTubby TompkinsEllie Tompkins

Lulu and Tubby’s morning takes a chaotic turn when they miss the school bus, leading to a series of misadventures that end at Lulu’s house, where they’re searching for a pair of shoes that might just save Tubby’s day. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1947 Four Color adventure captures the lighthearted, mischievous spirit of childhood with a dash of slapstick charm.

The Big Snow Fight

15 pp · Children

Lulu MoppetTubby TompkinsGeorge MoppetMartha MoppetJohnny WilkinsAlvin JonesMr. Jones

Lulu and the Bean Soup

13 pp · Children

Lulu MoppetAlvin Jones

In "Lulu and the Bean Soup," Jo spins a twist on the classic tale, imagining a world where magic beans become a sea of soup when tossed out. When Lulu’s mother cooks them, the beans unleash a vast ocean of soup, and Lulu sets sail to find the giant—only to discover he’s far from pleased with the turn of events.

Big Business

1 pp · Humor, Children

Lulu Moppet

May I Cut In?

1 pp · Humor, Children

Lulu MoppetTubby Tompkins