Cover: John Stanley

Four Color #444

Jan 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "New Cowboy Outfit," Tubby stumbles into a dangerous game of pretend when a trio of kids he's playing with suddenly turns real—robbing a bank and leaving him suspected. Written and illustrated by John Stanley, this 1953 Four Color comic sees Tubby on the run, pursued by police and his own guilt, until he tracks down the real culprits at a traveling rodeo. With a clever twist and a mystery rooted in disguise, the story unfolds with the kind of sharp, playful suspense only Stanley could deliver. The cover, also by John Stanley, captures the moment just before the trouble begins.

Contains 5 stories

New Cowboy Outfit

1 pp · Children

The Bank Robber

30 pp · Children

his motherWillyEddieIggyGloria (cameo)

In "The Bank Robber," Tubby stumbles into a dangerous game of pretend when a trio of kids—Willy, Eddie, and Iggy—stage a real bank heist right outside a storefront. Accused of being an accomplice, he flees into the woods, only to be tracked by the police and forced to clear his name by uncovering the truth. When he learns the real culprits are performing at a nearby rodeo, Tubby sets out to expose them—disguised as a carnival worker and armed with nothing but his wits.

Lassoing the Dog Catcher

2 pp · Children

In "Lassoing the Dog Catcher," Tubby’s wild attempt to snag a fire hydrant takes an unexpected turn when his lasso accidentally catches the dog catcher mid-chase. With the man tangled and searching the bushes, Tubby makes a quick escape by tying the rope to a tree—just in time to dodge the confusion he’s caused.

Pint-Size Terror

1 pp · Children

his mother

Well-Ventilated

1 pp · Children

EddieWilly