Four Color #441

In "Fearless Fagan," a 1952 Four Color comic, a lion-tamer named Floyd Hilston faces a rare dilemma when drafted into the Army—his beloved lion, Fearless Fagan, can’t come with him. Left in the woods near the base, Fagan’s presence draws the attention of actress Abby Ames, who inadvertently leads the military to him, only to have their suspicions dashed when the lion is mistaken for a publicity stunt. With Fagan injured and on the run, Floyd and Abby must track him down before he’s captured or worse. Drawn and inked by Don Gunn in a distinctive, energetic style, this story blends animal adventure with wartime whimsy, all captured in a cover by Gunn that perfectly captures the moment’s tension.