Four Color #165
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Weight and Fortune Machine," young Lulu finds herself in trouble after her mother accuses her of stealing popovers, leading to a quick spank and a tale of innocence told to her friend Tubby. With a mustache from his Junior G-Man kit and a detective’s flair, Tubby leaps into action, determined to uncover the real culprit—though the truth might be more tangled than either of them expects. Written and illustrated by John Stanley, this 1947 Four Color adventure blends childhood mischief with a touch of whimsical mystery, all rendered in the distinctive style of the era. The cover by John Stanley captures the story’s playful tone with a bold, expressive image.
In "The Case of the Purloined Popover," young Lulu finds herself in trouble after her mother accuses her of stealing popovers from the kitchen. Seeking justice, she tells her friend Tubby, who, armed with a mustache from his Junior G-Man kit, launches a full-blown investigation at her house.
In "Alvin's Solo Flight," Lulu and Tubby head to the beach with their usual routine, but their plans shift when Alvin tags along—uninvited. When he wanders off and disappears into the seaside chaos, the pair must scramble to find him before the day turns sour.
Jo stands at a bakery window, lost in a vivid daydream of devouring every treat on display—then moves to a soda shop window, imagining six cold sodas, all too much. The wild imagination takes its toll, leaving Jo with a stomachache from all the imagined feasting.
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Reprinted in Marge's Little Lulu Tubby Annual #1 (1953), Giant Size Little Lulu #1 (2010), Marge's Little Lulu #[1] (2019)
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