Four Color #680

In "Big Business," young Wart launches a toy repair shop with just fifteen cents from his brother, who quickly panics when Wart offers credit. As the brother scrambles to regain control, community pressure pushes him to accept collateral—only for Wart to suggest a new opportunity: another twenty-five cents could turn that collateral into profit.

In "The Spaceman," Wart and his friends gear up in space suits for a grand adventure, declaring the girls unfit for their interstellar mission. When they commandeer a junk boiler as their spaceship, Matilda turns the tables by convincing the scrap dealer to haul it away—leaving the boys stranded in the middle of their own game.

In this lighthearted 1956 tale from Four Color #680, Wart’s laid-back dog takes an unexpected turn when a simple dog show proves too much for the sleepy pup—until a sudden yelp and a stolen wallet turn him into an unlikely hero. With a mix of slapstick charm and a twist that surprises even Wart, the story finds humor in the most relaxed of circumstances.

In "The Open Road," young Wart, fed up with his brother’s constant supervision, decides to strike out on his own—only to find that adventure is less about freedom and more about how tired you get after a long day of wandering. After a morning of chores and an afternoon of aimless exploring, Wart finally crashes at the supper table, leaving his brother to tuck him in.