Four Color #146

In "Forbidden Fruit," Lulu and Tubby’s attempt to snag an apple from Ol' Man Gripe’s forbidden tree spirals into a chaotic chain of mishaps—leading to Gripe trapped in the branches, Lulu accidentally swallowing a ping pong ball, and Tubby flooding the basement. The story captures the classic mischievous energy of childhood antics with a perfectly timed mix of slapstick and charm.

On a rainy day in 1947, Lulu and Tubby set off to the train station with umbrellas, sent by their mothers to meet their fathers when they come home. With puddles to splash through and the rhythm of the downpour all around, the kids share a quiet journey full of small, steady hopes.

In "Leaving a Trail," young Lulu’s playful drive with her toy car sends a cascade of oranges rolling down the sidewalk—right into the grocer’s seat. When the grocer follows the fruit trail all the way home, he’s not sure whether to be annoyed or impressed by the unexpected detour.