Cover: Bill MacLean

Four Color #471

May 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "The Race," young Goober is on a mission to deliver bananas to his friends Johnnie and Jeannie at the playground, but a misunderstanding with a fruit peddler sets off a frantic chase that puts his quick thinking to the test. Written and drawn entirely by Bill MacLean, this 1953 Four Color comic captures the energy of childhood mischief with crisp, expressive art and a simple, heartfelt premise. The cover by Bill MacLean perfectly captures the moment of tension, with Goober sprinting past the startled peddler.

Contains 7 stories

The Race

1 pp · Children

GooberJohnnieJeannie

Goober and his Double Trouble Pals Lay It on the Line

10 pp · Children

GooberJohnnieJeannie

The Memory Kid

6 pp · Children

GooberJohnnieJeannie

In "The Memory Kid," Goober faces a simple mission with big stakes: remember two items to buy at the grocery store. But with the twins scheming to distract him with ice cream, his memory becomes his only weapon.

The Fruit of Misunderstanding

12 pp · Children

GooberJohnnieJeannieDuncan

When Goober is entrusted with bananas to share at the playground, a misunderstanding with a fruit peddler sets off a chain of events that lands him in hot water—literally—when a policeman is called. With Johnnie and Jeannie waiting to receive their treats, Goober must find a way to clear his name before the whole day turns sour.

Measles Learns That All Pussies Are Not Cats

4 pp · Humor, Animal

Measles (dog)GooberJohnnieJeannie

Just a Scraping Acquaintance

1 pp · Children

GooberJohnnieJeannie

Seed Planting Expert

1 pp · Children

Goober