Ha Ha Comics #49

Jan 1948 · American Comics Group · 0.10 USD

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“How the Turtle Got His Shell”

In "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.

writer H. R. Karp · artist, inker Jack Bradbury · letterer Melvin Millar · cover Dan Gordon

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Cast · 2 characters

Merlin the magician Santa Claus

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writer H. R. Karp

artist, inker Jack Bradbury

letterer Melvin Millar

cover pencils, inks Dan Gordon

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Blitzen wants his son to take his spot on Santa's sleigh, but Blitzen Jr. is not a flying reindeer. He goes out into the world and tries to find another profession. At the end, with the aid of a government surplus rocket, he helps Santa make his Christmas deliveries.

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