Cover: Bill MacLean

Four Color #516

Nov 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Not So Nutty After All," Goober, Jeannie, and Johnnie turn a broken wind-up record player into a hand-organ, staging a musical act that draws a crowd downtown—only to land in trouble for lacking a license. Written and illustrated by Bill MacLean, this charming 1953 Four Color adventure captures the trio’s mischievous charm and unexpected talent, leading to a surprising second chance on the Police Athletic League’s TV show. The story’s playful energy and clever setup shine through MacLean’s distinctive art, with the cover by MacLean himself perfectly capturing the zany spirit of the tale.

Contains 7 stories

Not So Nutty After All

1 pp · Children

GooberJeannieJohnnie

Monkey Business

12 pp · Children

GooberJeannieJohnnietheir parents

In "Monkey Business," Goober, Jeannie, and Johnnie turn a broken wind-up record player into a hand-organ, with Goober as the star monkey and the others singing "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush." Their impromptu street performance draws a crowd—until they're hauled in by the police for lacking an organ grinder's license—but their talent lands them a spot on the Police Athletic League's TV show.

Goober Puts the Freeze on His "Double Trouble" Pals

10 pp · Children

GooberJeannieJohnnieMeasles (dog)

Blow Wind - Blow Some More

6 pp · Children

GooberJohnnie

Goober and Johnnie set out to recycle some old newspapers, but a sudden gust sends them flying through the neighborhood—up trees, over fences, and into the most unexpected places. What starts as a simple errand turns into a whirlwind of small surprises, all stirred up by the wind’s playful hand.

Fun, Food, and Frolic

4 pp · Humor

Measles (dog)

Knock-Out

1 pp · Children

GooberJeannieJohnnie

The Skating Race

1 pp · Children, Sports

GooberJeannieJohnnie