Cover: Walt Kelly

Four Color #253

Nov 1949 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "The Three Blind Mice Play Santa," Walt Kelly crafts a whimsical holiday tale where the mischievous mice—far from blind—stumble upon a heartfelt letter from Jack Horner to Santa Claus. When they decide to deliver the gift themselves, chaos and cheer follow as they take on the role of Saint Nick in a playful, unexpected twist. The story, written and illustrated by Walt Kelly with full art credit to him on both pages and cover, captures the spirit of the season with a charming, offbeat charm.

Contains 7 stories

The Three Blind Mice Play Santa

15 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Three Blind MiceJack Horner

In a whimsical 1949 tale from Four Color #253, the Three Blind Mice—far from sight-impaired—stumble upon a lost letter meant for Santa Claus, penned by Jack Horner. With mischief in mind, they decide to pay Jack a visit, donning festive costumes to play Santa himself.

Little Boy Blue and Little Girl Green

6 pp · Children

Little Boy BlueLittle Girl GreenRabbit RedParrot PinkYak YellowOwl OrangePup Purple

Simple Simon and the Wiseman

3 pp · Humor

Wise Man of GothamSimple Simon

In this classic 1949 Four Color tale, the Wise Man of Gotham sets off to the fair with a hat full of pies, only to be sidetracked by a chance encounter with Simple Simon. As the two share conversation and snacks, the pies vanish—leaving the journey to the fair unexpectedly empty-handed.

3 Christmas Bears

7 pp · Children

GoldilocksThe Three Bears

All Around the Christmas Tree

3 pp · Humor, Children

Miss Cross Patch on Christmas Eve

3 pp · Humor, Children

Miss Cross Patch

Jeminy's Christmas

9 pp · Fantasy

Willie WinkieGoosey GanderJeminy GroundhogLittle Red HenJack RabbitOld Gammer Hipple HoppleDancer