Cover: Walt Kelly

Four Color #69

May 1945 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "The Enchanted Head," a fairy's prophecy sets a woodsman's son on a fateful path, destined to wed the King's daughter despite the monarch's cruel attempts to end his life. With fate ever at his side, the boy survives each peril—only to face his greatest trial yet: retrieving three golden hairs from the legendary Giant King’s head before the wedding can be blessed. George Kerr brings the tale to life with expressive art, while Walt Kelly’s striking cover captures the story’s magical tension.

Contains 4 stories

The Enchanted Head

9 pp · Fantasy, Historical

In a forgotten corner of a forgotten realm, a prince’s body has vanished, leaving only his head—still sharp-witted and speaking—adrift in a world that no longer knows how to save him. An aged knight, sworn to a promise long unkept, carries the prince’s head from castle to castle, searching for a bride whose love might break the spell.

Tiny Folk and the Giant

8 pp · Fantasy

The Giant with Three Golden Hairs

15 pp · Fantasy

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In this timeless 1945 fantasy tale from *Four Color #69*, a woodsman’s son is fated to wed the king’s daughter, a destiny that sets off a series of perilous trials. Though the wicked king schemes to end his life, fate steps in each time—only to demand the ultimate test: retrieving three golden hairs from the fearsome Giant King.

The Three Wishes

13 pp · Fantasy

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