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Cover: Edwina Dumm

Four Color #242

Sep 1949 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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“Fishing for Geography”

"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.

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

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Gran'ma Bailey has to take care of Aunt Emmy because Emmy's husband, Uncle Jeff, is running for mayor. She has to take Cap and Tippie along. The pair get mixed up in a plot by Pete Bragg, Uncle Jeff's opponent for mayor, to frame Uncle Jeff for stealing bonds.

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