Our Gang Comics #15

A delightful slice of mid-1940s Dell humor, this January–February 1946-dated issue captures the Gang in full comedic swing on a cover penciled and inked by Walt Kelly. A boy dressed as a cowboy rides a spirited goat while brandishing a toy pistol, a pal cranks an old movie camera to capture the action, and a girl in plaid is tied to a miniature set of railroad tracks — toy locomotive and all — in a gleeful parody of melodrama. The bottom strip of animal character portraits adds an extra dose of charm, rounding out a cover that perfectly embodies the warm, mischievous spirit of Our Gang. Inside, Carl Barks handles writing, art, and lettering duties on "Wild Life," making this a treat for fans of his early Dell work.