Little Max Comics #40

In "Funny Bunny," Little Max—silent and ever the quiet planner—slides into a bunny costume for Joe Palooka’s Easter party, where neighborhood kids gather for games and treats. With a mischievous glint in his eye, Max quietly sets up a surprise for his friend Alice, hoping she’ll find the hidden golden egg and claim the prize.

In "See Worthy," Little Max tries to borrow Alice’s umbrella to stay dry, but holding it low enough to see means he can’t spot the sidewalk ahead—leading to a comical collision and a torn canopy. Now with a makeshift window in the fabric, he’s finally able to see where he’s going—without getting wet.

In "Water Boy," Casey and Little Max team up to water the circus animals for tickets, but when Casey volunteers to handle the horses—more of them, after all—he’s quickly overwhelmed by the camels’ seemingly endless thirst. With the ringmaster demanding Casey’s nightly presence and Max excused, the real test of endurance begins.

In "Babysitter Jitters," Humphrey takes on the task of watching a baby while the mother runs errands, only to panic when the infant starts crying—until he realizes the baby’s hunger is a situation he understands all too well. The story captures a quiet moment of humor and relatable anxiety, with the mother’s calm reassurance offering a simple but sweet resolution.

In "Waisted Energy," Max gets the idea to lose weight after overhearing two men talk about it, so he spends his day mimicking Joe Palooka’s workout routines—only to end up exhausted and ravenous. When Joe invites him and Casey to dinner, Max can’t resist eating far more than usual, only to discover he’s gained two pounds. Joe, however, reassures him that it’s perfectly fine for a boy his age to gain weight.