Li'l Genius #17

This 1963 Charlton charmer follows the red-haired, yellow-shirted Li'l Genius as he puts his mechanical mind to work, shown here pedaling or operating a homemade contraption while a bemused, crown-wearing fellow in an "Ace Garage" uniform looks on with a scratched head and a grin. The cover captures that perfect mix of childhood ingenuity and adult bewilderment that made this series such a delight. Blue Bird Shoe Comics present "The Visit" in their inimitable kid-friendly style — a small but spirited package of fun for a mere 12 cents.