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Cover: Al Hubbard

Four Color #474

Jun 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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In "Alarmed Alarm Clock," a 1953 Four Color issue from Dell, Mary Jane and her trusty dog Sniffles investigate strange colored clouds over Blue Mountain, enlisting the help of Gertrude Goose to fly them there. Captured by a peculiar tribe of mushroom people who cultivate diamonds on bushes, they find themselves entangled in a royal request: the sickly King Moola, inspired by a fabled golden egg, demands Gertrude lay a golden egg of her own. Art by Al Hubbard—both pencils and inks—brings this whimsical, surreal adventure to life, with cover art by Hubbard as well.

Contains 7 stories
Alarmed Alarm Clock
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children, Fantasy
Mary Jane
The Torn Gingham Dress
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children, Fantasy
Mary JaneSniffles

When Mary Jane accidentally tears her new gingham dress, she and her friend Sniffles set off to Tassel Castle to have it mended—only to find the castle under siege by a swarm of moths. The story unfolds with playful charm as the duo helps defend the castle in a whimsical, animal-filled adventure.

The Missing Musical Notes
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children, Fantasy
Mary JaneSniffles

In "The Missing Musical Notes," a sleepy afternoon takes a whimsical turn when Mary Jane switches off the radio, only to find the music notes fleeing to Noteville. With her loyal dog Sniffles in tow, Mary Jane follows, but soon finds herself on trial—accused of cutting off the notes mid-song.

The Golden Eggs
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children, Fantasy
Mary JaneSnifflesGertrude Goose

When strange colored clouds appear over Blue Mountain, Mary Jane and Sniffles enlist Gertrude Goose to investigate—only to be captured by a tribe of mushroom people who grow diamonds on bushes. With their king, Moola, fed up with diamonds and obsessed with gold, he demands Gertrude lay golden eggs, recalling an old tale that might just hold the key to his kingdom’s fortune.

The Flood at Cricketville
6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children, Fantasy
Mary JaneSniffles
Flying on a Kite String
3 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children, Fantasy
Mary JaneSnifflesElroy EagleWillie Worm

In "Flying on a Kite String," Sniffles and Mary Jane take to the skies in a makeshift basket strung to a kite, chasing the thrill of flight. When Elroy Eagle’s misstep severs the line, the duo plummets—leaving him to scramble and save them before they crash.

Candy Cane Barber Pole
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children, Fantasy
Mary JaneSnifflesSambo Squirrel

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Raw (Good) $6
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $685
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $476*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $332*
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Full credits

artist, inker Al Hubbard
letterer Melvin Millar
cover pencils, inks Al Hubbard

Reprints

Reprinted in Quella buffa dozzina I Grandi Autori dei Funny Animals USA #[nn] (2024)

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