National Comics #75
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Barker Breaks the Bank at Donte Marlo!", Lassie’s dream of having a dog hits a roadblock when her older sister Roberta says no—but with a little help from Uncle Balty, things quickly spiral into a canine-filled household. Written, drawn, and inked by Bernard Dibble, this 1949 slice of whimsical chaos captures a classic moment of sibling rivalry and unexpected chaos. The cover by Gill Fox perfectly captures the playful frenzy of the moment.
The Barker and his circus crew arrive in the principality of Donte Marlo, where gambling fever grips the entire population—thanks in part to the Prince's agents who systematically fleece the locals. When the Prince himself invites Colonel Lane to the royal casino, the Colonel's luck at the roulette wheel turns spectacularly sour, and he ends up wagering the entire circus against his mounting losses. Now the Barker must investigate what really happened at that table, suspecting the game itself may be rigged in the Prince's favor.
Lassie’s heart is set on having a dog, but her older sister Roberta says no—until Lassie tries to enlist Uncle Balty’s help. What starts as a simple plea spirals into a full-blown canine invasion, turning her home into a whirlwind of barks and wagging tails.
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Reprinted in Black X #7 (1950)
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