Four Color #32

In a lighthearted 1943 Four Color tale, Stanley’s scheme to steal Smitty’s job backfires when a malfunctioning public address system broadcasts his plan to the whole office. With the truth out, Smitty regains his position—and celebrates by treating himself to his very first pair of long pants, thanks to a $25 bonus.

In this 1943 Four Color tale, George, the North Woods Indian guide, trades the wilderness for the city, taking a new job as caretaker of Mr. Bailey’s towering 36-story home. Set against the bustling skyline of the era, the story follows George as he navigates the strange rhythms of urban life, bringing his frontier instincts to a world far removed from the woods.

In this 1943 adventure from Four Color #32, George heads back to the North Woods with his donkey’s newborn foal, only to find Mr. Bailey and Smitty racing ahead by plane to pull a prank. When Smitty later sets off alone in a canoe, he’s swept into treacherous rapids and carried far from camp—leaving his fate uncertain.

In this 1943 adventure from Four Color #32, Smitty is discovered by two Native American men and brought to their camp, where he’s told he’ll be included in their journey to meet George when they break camp in September.

In "null," Smitty settles into the rhythm of life at the Indian camp, unaware of the danger approaching. When George and Mr. Bailey set out to find him, their journey down the river takes a sudden turn—caught in the rapids, their canoe strikes a rock and forces them to retreat, leaving Smitty still deep in the wilderness.

In this 1943 adventure from Four Color #32, Smitty and his Indian friend take in a bear cub they find in the woods, only to face trouble when the playful cub starts stealing food—and then gets blamed for biting a papoose. The story unfolds with quiet tension as the camp grapples with the cub’s mischief and the growing suspicion it might be dangerous.

In a quiet moment of wilderness survival, Smitty rescues a trembling bear cub after discovering a dead wolf beneath a bush—its last act a defense of a vulnerable papoose. With the help of George and Mr. Bailey, the group finds refuge at an Indian camp, where urgent smoke signals summon an amphibious airplane to lift them to safety.

In this 1943 Four Color tale, Smitty swaggers with newfound confidence after finding a lucky charm, daring the neighborhood bully to a showdown—only to discover luck might not be on his side after all. Meanwhile, Herby’s misadventure takes a turn when he accidentally sells his dog Freckles to a passing stranger for $150, leaving him scrambling to make things right.

In this 1943 Four Color tale, a wealthy boy’s attempt to return Freckles to Herby hits a snag when his governess puts her foot down. When Freckles falls ill, the two boys team up to sneak him out, setting off on a quiet, heartfelt journey back to Herby’s home.

In this lighthearted 1943 tale from Four Color #32, Freckles’ longing for home hits hard—until he’s back at Herby’s house, where things snap right back to normal. The rich boy, having temporarily taken the dog under his wing, returns him without a word.