Four Color #972

Dell's adaptation of MGM's George Pal production brings the timeless tale of Tom Thumb to the comics page in this 1959 ten-cent treat. The cover says it all with delightful visual wit — a tiny, jubilant Tom stands arms-wide on an enormous outstretched hand, dressed in his colorful storybook costume, while inset photos in the corner hint at the wider cast of characters surrounding him. With writing by Eric Freiwald and art by Jesse Marsh, this is a warm and charming comic that captures the spirit of "the great BIG story about a daring little man" perfectly.