Cover: Mel Crawford & David Gantz

Four Color #761

Jan 1957 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Packing for Airplane Trip," Dilly’s latest scheme takes a delightfully absurd turn when he accidentally swaps his uranium detector for an egg timer—only to dig up his entire backyard before repurposing the hole into an ice skating rink. Written by Edward Kean and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Dan Gormley, this quirky 1957 tale from Four Color #761 is a charming slice of mid-century whimsy. The cover, by Mel Crawford and David Gantz, captures the moment perfectly.

Contains 8 stories

Packing for Airplane Trip

1 pp · Children

Howdy DoodyClarabell

A Big Day at the Zoo

8 pp · Children

Howdy DoodyPhineas T. Bluster

Taffy Trap

6 pp · Children

Heidi DoodyHowdy DoodyFlub-a-Dub

Howdy Doody's Old-Time Silent Movie

6 pp · Children

Dilly Dally

In "Howdy Doody's Old-Time Silent Movie," Jo stumbles into a hilarious mix-up when a mistaken purchase turns his backyard excavation into a surprise ice rink—complete with a timer that’s more timing than treasure. The story captures the charm of a classic kids’ comic with a quirky twist, full of playful mishaps and a touch of silent-film flair.

Wallpapering

1 pp · Children

Flub-a-Dub

Haste Makes Waste

6 pp · Children

Dilly DallyFlub-a-Dub

The Thunder and Lightning Wars

5 pp · Children

Princess Summerfall WinterspringInspector John J. Fidoozle

In "The Thunder and Lightning Wars," the Inspector rushes to prevent a full-scale conflict between two Native American tribes—only to discover the real battle is over who can sell the cheapest souvenir at the reservation shop. With the stakes higher than ever, he must untangle a feud fueled by bargain bins and boomerangs.

Football on TV

1 pp · Children

Clarabell