Four Color #224

In this 1949 Four Color comic, Iodine stumbles upon a scruffy stray and, after giving it a bath, helps her father enter the animal in a local dog show—only to discover the pup’s true owner is a high-profile client of the intimidating Mr. Bigdome. Written and drawn by Jimmy Hatlo, the story blends gentle humor with a touch of unexpected tension, all rendered in Hatlo’s signature expressive style. The cover by Hatlo captures the moment with his usual flair, showcasing the dog’s charm and the looming presence of Bigdome’s world.