Herbie #22

Magical Moe, a space-faring trickster in a bike helmet, crashes into the Popnecker family’s life with a whirlwind of chaos. When Fat Fury tries to take him down, Moe discovers he can disarm his foe by stealing the magic from lollipops—so he heads to the Academy of Magic and Hocus-Pocus, returns with only half a diploma, and finds his powers tested in new ways. With Grandpa’s skepticism, Mrs. Popnecker’s exasperation, and Pincus’s usual antics in the background, Moe’s journey takes a surprising turn when Fat Fury stumbles into a museum of ancient sweets—where one rare cinnamon lollipop might just be the ultimate trick.

In "Almost a King!", Herbie Popnecker finds himself unexpectedly thrust into royal duty when Noodleman, Squarehead, and the Sheik invade Ruritania. After saving the kingdom, the Queen cleverly tricks Herbie into signing a marriage contract, sending him into a frantic search for a way out—only to be rescued by a surprising new suitor.