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Li'l Genius #5

Jan 1959 · Charlton · 0.10 USD
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This issue contains two stories. In "Molly," a young girl disguises herself as a boy and uses various props—a curly wig, her name "Molly," and a makeshift appearance—to hide her identity from her neighborhood while exploring on her own. In "Li'l Genius," a young boy encounters a mother bear and her cubs in the wilderness after animals have fled the area due to the noise of men around; when his father arrives, the animals suddenly appear, causing confusion about what the boy saw.

Contains 6 stories
Triple Trouble
5 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l Genius [Ollie Orwell]

When Li'l Genius's twin cousins from Chicago arrive for a visit, the household erupts into absolute pandemonium—the three boys team up to cause mayhem that has the adults scrambling to survive the chaos. From flooded bathrooms to ransacked kitchens and roller-skating on the stairs, it's a five-page comedy of escalating trouble that'll have you chuckling at the bedlam these pint-sized troublemakers can unleash.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l Wise Guy
Just for Girls
5 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l Genius [Ollie Orwell]

Li'l Genius disguises himself as a girl named Molly to sneak into a neighborhood party thrown by Mrs. Twillig for the young girls in her area, hoping to enjoy all the food without being noticed. When a mishap during a game ruins his borrowed dress, he's forced to leave early—but Mrs. Twillig's unexpected kindness leads to a surprising twist. It's a clever little scheme that teaches a lesson about generosity in this fun, lighthearted romp from 1959.

Animal Charmer
5 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l Lumberjack

When Li'l Lumberjack heads into the woods with a bag of candy and nuts, he expects a quiet walk—but instead finds himself surrounded by forest critters eager to share his snacks. As more and more animals follow him like he's some kind of woodland magician, things spiral into hilariously unexpected chaos. Find out what happens when Li'l Lumberjack's generosity brings the forest to life in this lighthearted romp.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor, Children
Treat 'Im Right
7 pp · Humor, Children
Li'l Genius [Ollie Orwell]

When Li'l Genius (Ollie Orwell) is left to entertain his visiting Uncle Fusser while his mom steps out, he's determined to prove he can be a perfect gentleman—but a series of mishaps threatens to undo that plan. As Ollie tries his best to treat his guest right, things spiral hilariously out of control, and he learns a valuable lesson about hospitality the hard way.

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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
artist, inker, letterer Jon D'Agostino
cover pencils, inks Frank Johnson

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↩ Reprints Li'l Genius #14 (1957), Li'l Genius #24 (1959)

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