Cover: Dave Gerard

Four Color #765

Feb 1957 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Dog Reading the Newspaper," a 1957 Four Color comic, Will-Yum faces a playful dilemma when Madeline forgets to mail his party invitation—leading him to stage a dramatic claim about her having the measles. Written, drawn, and inked by Dave Gerard, this whimsical tale follows Will-Yum’s quest to make amends by bringing the biggest present, all captured in the artist’s distinctive style. The cover by Dave Gerard perfectly captures the story’s lighthearted charm.

Contains 9 stories

Dog Reading the Newspaper

1 pp · Children

Will-YumSniffyWhizzer (dog)

Too Many Friends

5 pp · Children

Will-YumMarySkinnyMadelineElwoodSniffy

The Hypnotist

6 pp · Children

Will-YumSniffyElwood

The Caddy

5 pp · Children, Sports

Will-YumSniffy

Will-Yum! and "The Biggest Present"

7 pp · Children

Will-YumSniffyMadelineElwoodSkinny

In this charming 1957 tale from Four Color #765, Jo finds herself in a sticky situation when she forgets to mail Will-Yum’s party invitation—prompting Will-Yum to stage a dramatic claim that Madeline has the measles to explain his absence. To make amends, he’s given a chance to attend, but only if he brings the biggest present anyone’s ever seen.

Two Pupils Learn a Lesson!

3 pp · Children

Will-YumSniffyMadeline

Skinny Goes Straight

6 pp · Children

Will-YumSkinny

In "Skinny Goes Straight," Will-Yum agrees to tag along with Skinny to the store—on one condition: they go straight there and straight back. Skinny promises to keep it simple, but even a direct route through backyards, driveways, and neighbors’ porches proves more complicated than expected.

Lionel Plays Mailman

1 pp · Children

Will-YumLionel

The Early Bird

1 pp · Children

Will-Yum