Cover: Morris Gollub

Four Color #205

Dec 1948 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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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.

Contains 9 stories

Santa as a Present

1 pp · Humor

Ticky Tack the Littlest Reindeer

8 pp · Fantasy

Ticky Tack (reindeer)Shortbread (elf)

Ticky Tack, the smallest reindeer in the North Pole, dreams of pulling Santa’s sleigh—though his size keeps him from helping with the big job. When Santa forgets a toy sleigh, Ticky Tack and his elf friend Shortbread set off on a special mission to deliver it before Christmas.

The Three Kings

4 pp

MelchiorGasparBalthasarMary of Nazareth

Santa's New Suits

10 pp

Nimble Needle

In "Santa's New Suits," Nimble Needle convinces Santa to swap his classic red suit for the traditional clothing of the countries he visits. Reluctantly, Santa tries it, only to discover that children no longer recognize him when he's dressed differently.

Petey Parrot's Christmas

9 pp · Fantasy

Petey Parrot

A Sled from Santa

3 pp

Dear Santa

1 pp

Santa's Sea Trip

8 pp · Fantasy, Historical

In the early 1800s, a frigate battles a fierce storm on the open sea, its crew fearing they’ll miss Christmas in port. When Santa Claus arrives to check on the journey, the gale tosses him from his sleigh—only to be pulled aboard by the very sailors he came to aid.

Little Angels and Their Reflections

1 pp