Hector Comics #2

Hector Hartwell dreams up an elaborate prank involving a rubber mask and a mysterious chemical mixture for the school science exhibit, but his scheme spirals into chaos when his teacher Mr. Twiddle accidentally becomes entangled in the mayhem. As one mishap tumbles into the next, Hector finds himself scrambling to salvage both his reputation and the science fair—though the results might surprise everyone involved.

Hector Hartwell tries to impress a girl named Mona by writing her a romantic poem, but when his younger brothers Willy and Nilly overhear his clumsy verse, they decide to help by composing something better—borrowing liberally from the classics. Mona loves the poems and uses them to ace her poetry class, but when the truth comes out, Hector learns a hard lesson about taking shortcuts.

Hector and his friends organize a cram session at the local soda shop to prepare for their final exams, assigning each person a study task. When Hector's friend discovers a surprise about the school's promotion policy, the gang's approach to exam season takes an unexpected turn—with consequences none of them quite anticipated.

Ziggy wants to prove he's cultured after being called vulgar, so he orders an artist kit and attempts to paint Betty's portrait—costume included. When the local art show accepts his painting as an exhibit, Ziggy expects vindication, only to discover the judges have a very different reason for displaying his work. A comedic tale about misplaced confidence and the gap between artistic ambition and actual talent.