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Cover: Edwina Dumm

Four Color #242

Sep 1949 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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"Fishing for Geography" in Four Color #242 (1949) captures a lighthearted moment in comic history, spotlighting the real-life winners of a playful contest from the previous issue—Henry Stein, Nancy Lee Williamson, Patrick Dunleavy, and Marston H. Tuck—each proudly pictured with the puppies they won. The issue’s unique blend of photo-based storytelling, with typeset lettering and no credited interior artists, offers a rare glimpse into mid-century comic presentation, while Edwina Dumm’s cover art brings the winning moments to life with her signature charm.

Contains 3 stories
Fishing for Geography
1 pp · Children
Cap StubbsTippie (dog)Gran'ma Bailey
Uncle Jeff's Campaign for Mayor
32 pp · Drama
Cap StubbsTippie (dog)Gran'ma BaileyUncle Jeff JonesAunt Emmy JonesPete Bragg

In "Uncle Jeff's Campaign for Mayor," Gran'ma Bailey finds herself juggling family duties and political chaos when Aunt Emmy’s husband, Uncle Jeff, runs for mayor—forcing her to watch over Cap and Tippie while managing the campaign. When a scheme by his opponent, Pete Bragg, threatens to sabotage Uncle Jeff’s chances by framing him for stealing bonds, the kids find themselves caught in a web of deception they didn’t see coming.

Advanced Practice
1 pp · Children
Cap StubbsTippie (dog)

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writer, artist, inker Edwina Dumm
cover pencils, inks Edwina Dumm

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