Hi-Ho Comics #1

Eddie the Elephant oversleeps and rushes to avoid being late for school, but a detour with friends at the swimming hole leads to trouble—and tempts him to play hooky rather than face his teacher's wrath. When a dream shows him the consequences of his choices, Eddie learns that showing up, even if tardy, is better than the alternative.

Percy Pelican gets drafted into the U.S. Army and must survive basic training, from eye exams and medical shots to grueling marches—all while hoping to stay on the sergeant's good side and avoid kitchen duty. This funny-animal romp follows our reluctant recruit as he tackles the peculiar challenges of military life with typical cartoon mishaps and humor.

Bertie Bruin builds himself a slingshot and can't wait to test it out—but his new toy quickly lands him in hot water when a chipmunk takes offense to being used as target practice. What starts as a clash between two stubborn creatures spirals into chaos, with each one determined to get the upper hand, leading to a wild back-and-forth that leaves Bertie without his prized slingshot and plotting his next move.

When a young dancer named 'Lil Chief Hot-shot wins the Indian War Dance Contest at the HiHoville Town Hall dance, he celebrates his victory among friends—but his triumph pales next to the impressive jitterbug numbers that Kitty and Bob bring to the floor, and the fashionable late arrival of Daffy Dragon in his dapper seventeenth-century costume. Meanwhile, Monty of the Mad Monks attempts to follow his brother Killer-Diller's criminal footsteps by starting his own protection racket, only to discover that intimidation works better on small merchants than on established business owners like Mike who won't tolerate his schemes. A lively night of dancing, competition, and misguided ambition unfolds in this colorful tale of the HiHo gang.

In "The Hep Cats," Jo and Bob navigate a mischievous mix-up when a cat impersonates the famous Frankie Sinodora to win Kitty’s affection. With a band and a real celebrity in tow, Bob tries to reclaim the night—but Kitty’s heart might have already found its rhythm.