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Cover: Rudolph Dirks

Four Color #881

Feb 1958 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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In "Bird Brains," the whimsical world of Banana takes a comedic turn when President Paprika, in a desperate bid to save her nation, sends a stork-delivered plea for help to The Captain. With Hans and Fritz by his side, The Captain sails to the island only to discover Paprika’s financial downfall stems from an absurdly expensive stamp collection bought from the greedy General Tabasco, who now threatens to seize control unless she can produce 2,000 pazasters. Written by Jack Mendelsohn and illustrated by John Dirks, this 1958 Four Color adventure blends satire and slapstick with a delightfully offbeat premise, all framed by Rudolph Dirks’ distinctive cover art.

Contains 6 stories
Bird Brains
1 pp · Humor
The CaptainHansFritz
The Underground Explorers
14 pp · Humor
The CaptainThe InspectorMamaHansFritzBarium Borax

When Hans and Fritz accidentally tumble into an underground cave while digging for worms, their fishing trip takes a surprising turn—soon they're wandering through mysterious tunnels and stumbling upon Professor Barium Borax, a peculiar scientist in his Molemobile, on a quest for emeralds.

The Musical Monkey Mix-Up
4 pp · Humor
The CaptainMamaHansFritzThe Inspector
The Great Stamp Hoax
14 pp · Humor
The CaptainMamaHansFritzKlaak-Klaak (stork)Paprika

In "The Great Stamp Hoax," the eccentric President Paprika of Banana Island sends a frantic stork-delivered plea to The Captain, Hans, and Fritz, who sail to the island to find him in financial ruin—his entire treasury spent on stamps from the flamboyant General Tabasco. With the General threatening to seize control unless Paprika can produce 2,000 pazasters, the trio must unravel the mystery behind the stamp frenzy before the island's fate is sealed.

...Tails, You Lose
1 pp · Humor
HansFritz
Pie in the Sky
1 pp · Humor
FritzMama

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $7
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $708*
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $362*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $143*
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 none in existence
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $60*
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Full credits

artist, inker John Dirks
cover pencils, inks Rudolph Dirks

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