Ha Ha Comics #49
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "How the Turtle Got His Shell," a whimsical tale from Ha Ha Comics #49 (1948), a young reindeer named Blitzen Jr. struggles to follow in his father’s hoofprints—literally. When Blitzen Sr. insists he take his place on Santa’s sleigh, the boy sets out to find a different calling, only to discover an unexpected way to help on Christmas Eve. Written by H. R. Karp and illustrated by Jack Bradbury, with lettering by Melvin Millar, the story blends holiday cheer with a touch of early sci-fi flair, all capped by Dan Gordon’s playful cover art.
Teepee Tim listens as his grandmother Grandma Nakomis recounts a cautionary tale from long ago, when Old Turtle was the fastest animal in the world—until his mischievous habit of spreading rumors caused chaos between the Chief and Cinnamon Bear. When the trouble spirals out of control, the animals turn to Mother Nature for a solution that will change the Turtle forever.
In this delightfully absurd 1948 tale from Ha Ha Comics #49, Blitzen Jr. — a reindeer with no interest in flying — sets out to prove he can be useful in his own way. With a dash of wartime surplus tech and a whole lot of heart, he finds a surprising role in the most magical delivery of the year.
In this 1948 Ha Ha Comics gem, Robespierre, a thoughtful little rodent, tries to do right by his pal Tiger, a big cat who sleeps in a trash can. When he invites Tiger to spend the night in his cozy home, things quickly go from friendly to chaotic—Tiger’s wild sleep habits turn the house into a war zone.
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Reprinted in The Great Treasury of Christmas Comic Book Stories #[nn] (2010), The Great Treasury of Christmas Comic Book Stories #[nn] (2018)
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