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Li'l Genius #17

Apr 1958 · Charlton · 0.15 USD
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In "She Who Laughs Last," young Ollie faces a classroom challenge to write about being a millionaire—only to surprise his teacher with a surprisingly thoughtful (and entirely un-written) response. Written, drawn, and inked by Frank Johnson, this 1958 Charlton gem captures a moment of quiet wit from a kid who sees the world differently. The cover, also by Johnson, perfectly frames Ollie’s mischievous, daydreaming expression.

Contains 14 stories
She Who Laughs Last
1 pp · Humor, Children
My Box Top for a Horse
8 pp · Humor, Children
Uncle Sam
5 pp · Humor, Children
The Four Star Flash
4 pp · Humor, Children
Script ? [as Jersey]Pencils ? [as Jersey]Inks ? [as Jersey]
No Wonder
5 pp · Humor, Children
Good Hunting
6 pp · Humor, Children
One Part
6 pp · Humor, Children
Tough Patient
2 pp · Humor, Children
Jealous Kid
5 pp · Humor, Children
Script ? [as Jersey]Pencils ? [as Jersey]Inks ? [as Jersey]
If I Had a Million
2 pp · Humor, Children

In "If I Had a Million," Ollie skips his composition on being a millionaire—because, as he tells his teacher, a real millionaire wouldn’t bother writing one at all. The story captures a delightfully lazy logic, turning a classroom assignment into a small act of whimsical rebellion.

Who Needs a Doctor
5 pp · Humor, Children
Day in the Woods
6 pp · Humor, Children
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Superhero
Whatta Ole Meanie
1 pp · Humor, Children

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Raw (VG) $9
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $63*
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CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $38*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Frank Johnson
cover pencils, inks Frank Johnson

Reprints

Reprinted in Li'l Genius #1 (1959), Bib et Zette #28 (1965)

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