Goofy Comics #38

When Goofy Gander encounters a mysterious hermit in Happy Hollow, he receives a magic luck charm that promises to shield him from all misfortune—and transforms his bumbling life into a string of unlikely victories. From defeating a ruthless bandit to triumphing over the wrestling world's toughest competitor, Bonecrusher Bill, the charm seems to make Goofy unstoppable, launching him toward the fame and fortune he's always dreamed of. Can his newfound luck hold, or will the charm reveal secrets of its own?

Wally Wolf and his pal Goofy Gander inherit a sprawling forty-room mansion—but only if Wally can stay on the property for a full year without leaving. When strange and mischievous events begin plaguing the mansion, the two must uncover who's behind the chaos and why they're so determined to scare the new residents away. With traps, tricks, and unexpected twists, Wally discovers the mansion holds more than just dust and secrets worth keeping.

Adam tries his hand at gardening, buying every fertilizer and plant magic product he can find to coax his reluctant garden to grow—but after weeks of expensive attempts and disappointment, he finally discovers the real problem. This two-page tale from 1950 is a perfect little lesson in the importance of paying attention to the basics.