Frisky Fables #8 [11]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Zany Starts a Trading Post," Dopsy tries to boost his door-to-door cosmetics business by transforming the Beast—still cursed from a past tale—into a celebrity look-alike. With help from a plastic surgeon and a series of increasingly absurd disguises, the Beast becomes a crooner and a movie star, only to be undone by the wrong kiss. The story, drawn with energetic flair by JCA, captures a whimsical 1946-era twist on classic fairy tale tropes, with Al Fago’s vibrant cover bringing the zany spectacle to life.
In this delightfully absurd 1946 tale from *Frisky Fables #8*, Dopsy, a determined door-to-door salesman of "Never Fail Cosmetics," sets his sights on transforming the famously grumpy Beast—whose curse can only be broken by a kiss from a beautiful woman—into a heartthrob. With a series of increasingly ridiculous makeovers, from a Sinatra-esque crooner to a double for movie star Chuck Doya, Dopsy’s efforts spiral into chaos, drawing crowds of swooning fans and unexpected disasters. The story unfolds with classic cartoon zaniness, blending vanity, vanity, and the ever-present hope that a single kiss might just change everything.
In "null," Johnny’s dog Woof stumbles upon a treasure map that launches them into a wild adventure drawn by Mr. Artist. With a chest unearthed and pirates suddenly on the scene, the duo’s luck is about to be erased—literally—when Mr. Artist steps in with a clever fix.
In this lighthearted 1946 tale from *Frisky Fables* #8, Niffy’s crush on a Dalmatian takes a delightfully silly turn when he fakes measles just to match her spotted look—hoping a little temporary pattern will win her heart.
In this whimsical 1946 tale from *Frisky Fables #8*, the mighty statue of Thor awakens and spirits away penguin Icicle Ike to Valhalla. When a tense standoff with the Ice Giants threatens to erupt into war, Ike and Thor must navigate a showdown of strength—where Ike’s cleverness proves as vital as might.
In "null," Pidgy finds himself in the lavish Aldorf Wastoria hotel, where he uses his magic paint to craft a lavish illusion of wealth—complete with fancy clothes and a posh suite—only to face a sticky situation when the bill arrives and his paint can’t conjure cash.
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Reprinted in Fun Comics #9 (1953), Jumbo Comic Book #1 (1979)
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