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Cover: Harris Steinbrook
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Gay Comics #1

Jan 1954 · American Comics Group · 0.07 USD
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The visible pages feature comedic stories including one involving Dopey Crane attempting to patch holes in his boots before catching cold, with assistance from another character who provides cardboard soles and later offers to motorize his broomstick. Another story shows a tortoise character involved in a narrative about a fairy queen costume for a Girl Scouts play, with dialogue referencing the tortoise being influenced by the fable of the tortoise and the hare. The comic employs anthropomorphic animal characters and slapstick humor typical of mid-1950s funny animal comics.

Contains 3 stories
Why the Crane Stands on One Foot!
11 pp · Children
Teepee Tim

Teepee Tim listens to Grandma Numonya’s story about why the crane stands on one foot, learning how a crane’s attempt to fish in boots leads to an unexpected consequence. As the tale unfolds, the crane discovers that his boots don’t keep him dry—and when one gets stuck in the mud, he’s left standing on just one foot.

Untitled Humor story
10 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Untitled Humor story
9 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
TortoiseHare

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Full credits

cover pencils, inks Harris Steinbrook

Reprints

↩ Reprints Ha Ha Comics #24 (1945), Giggle Comics #53 (1948), Teepee Tim #100 (1955)

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