Four Color #205
In "Santa as a Present," Santa's ever-resourceful tailor, Nimble Needle, convinces him to swap his classic red suit for the traditional clothing of the nations he visits. The experiment begins with good intentions, but Santa quickly learns that his identity is tied to more than just a costume—when he appears in a new outfit, even the children he's meant to delight don't know him. Written and illustrated by Frank Jupo, with a festive cover by Morris Gollub, this 1948 Four Color comic offers a charming, gently humorous twist on holiday tradition.
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Nimble Needle, Santa's tailor, convinces Santa that he should wear the national dress of the various countries he visits. Reluctantly, he accepts the suggestion, only to find that people do not recognize him when he is not dressed in his red suit.
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