Four Color #494
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Designing an Airplane," the Little King takes a young friend named Kit under his wing, only to abdicate the throne and name Kit his successor after growing weary of royal duties. When thieves steal the royal gold and King Kit responds by declaring jelly beans the new currency, the Little King—now a wandering hobo—must step in to stop the thieves’ plan to blow up the castle and the new king. Written and illustrated by John Stanley, this whimsical tale features a delightfully absurd twist on monarchy and currency, with Otto Soglow’s playful cover capturing the story’s lighthearted spirit.
In "Changing Identities," the Little King and a young boy named Kit swap roles when the monarch abdicates in favor of his new protégé. With Kit now ruling and declaring jelly beans the nation’s currency, the Little King finds himself on the road as a hobo—only to stumble upon the very thieves who stole the royal gold and plan to blow up the castle.
When the Little King arrives at his mountain lodge, he’s met with a surprise: it’s now the headquarters of the Junior Forest Rangers. Unconvinced he’s the real King, the kids insist he earn his stay by passing their quirky, outdoor challenges—proving that even royalty can be outdone by a badge and a backpack.
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Reprinted in Domingos Alegres #1 (1954)
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