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Hickory #1

Oct 1949 · Quality Comics · 0.10 USD

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Hickory #1 (1949) kicks off with Dewey guiding two bewildered tourists to what they assume is a bar—only to find themselves in the middle of a wild, unexpected encounter with hillbillies and their peculiar use of the word "bar" to mean "bear." Written, drawn, and inked by Bernard Dibble, this early Quality Comics tale blends rural humor and suspense with a touch of Southern charm. The cover by Harry Sahle captures the moment with a striking, slightly ominous flair.

Contains 5 stories

Untitled Humor story

8 pp · Humor

HickoryPawAmy Cornell [also as Annie Oakley Cornell]Lank Laramie (first appearance)Shotgun (a horse)Mr. Topps

Untitled Teen story

7 pp · Teen

Peachy PittsBeanie BrownMr. PittsMrs. PittsJim Turner

Untitled Humor story

8 pp · Humor

HickoryPawAmy CornellLank LaramieZoom O'Day (first appearance)Jed Cornell

Untitled Humor story

7 pp · Humor

HickoryPawAmy CornellLank Laramie

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

Dewey DripJ.B.Conway

In "null," Dewey guides two wide-eyed tourists to what they assume is a bar—only to discover the word "bar" means "bear" in the local hillbilly dialect, leading to a hilariously awkward encounter neither expected.

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $55

CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,568*

CGC 9.2 none in existence

CGC 9.0 none in existence

CGC 8.5 none in existence

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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $307*

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CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $110*

CGC 3.5 none in existence

CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $87*

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Bernard Dibble

cover pencils, inks Harry Sahle

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