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Cover: Frank Carin
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Peter Rabbit's Easter Parade #1

Jan 1952 · Avon · 0.25
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Peter Rabbit and his siblings take a magical trip through Television Land after being pulled into a television set, sliding down a fantastic landscape and arriving at a beautiful destination. The issue also contains "Sparky Smith," a story about a stage coach robbery involving a gold shipment, where bandits attempt to steal valuables from passengers; and a fairy tale narrative about Vladimir, a man who seeks magic water from a fairy to cure his father and win her love, ultimately transforming an old woman into a beautiful maiden before his wicked brothers betray him.

Contains 19 stories
Sunday Ride
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Holding a Job
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
The Witch's Brew!
5.33 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Television Land
5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
The I.Q. Ranch
8 pp · Humor, Children, Western-Frontier
The Bank Robbery
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Night Life
5.33 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
A Written Confession
4.67 pp · Humor, Children, Western-Frontier
The Mechanical Maid
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Gay Nineties
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

When Peter Rabbit and Dazy discover an old family album, they imagine themselves living in the Gay Nineties—Dazy as a celebrated stage actress and Peter as an aspiring inventor hoping to win her heart. Peter's string of inventions (a phonograph, airplane, submarine, telephone, automobile, and electric light bulb) keeps backfiring spectacularly, while the dastardly Desperate Desmond repeatedly tries to steal Dazy's affections, leading to mishaps, a boxing match, and plenty of comic chaos. It's a delightful romp through the early days of modern invention, where Peter's determination and bumbling spirit prove far more charming than any polished rival.

Cicero's Career
5.33 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Story of the Ghost Rider
4.67 pp · Humor, Children, Western-Frontier

When a mysterious masked rider dressed in white opens fire near a campfire, Sparky Smith and his companion Cheeta set out to recover a stolen deed for Betty's uncle's ranch—but their search leads them to a house that catches fire under suspicious circumstances. As they pursue the mysterious stranger into the mountains, they'll need to uncover the identity of this Ghost Rider and stop him before Betty's uncle loses everything.

Bronco Busting!
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Peter Rabbit dreams of becoming a rodeo star, but his attempt to impress the rodeo boss goes hilariously wrong when a rig of betting tricks and mishaps lands him in hot water—until a wild horse he befriends gives him a second shot at glory. With his friend Dazy by his side, Peter races to stop two strangers from stealing their new companion, leading him right back to the very corral where his troubles began.

The Battle of Winter!
8 pp · Children, Fantasy

When two young skaters discover that Little Jack Frost is real, they join him on a magical adventure to save their frozen lake from the melting schemes of King Otto, the mischievous monarch of heat waves. With Jack Frost's help and courage of their own, they must stand against an army of hot shots to restore winter and keep their dreams of winning the big skating contest alive.

Pays a Debt!
8 pp · Children, Fantasy

When a mysterious visitor named Little Jack Frost recovers from sunstroke thanks to two children's kindness, he promises to repay the favor—and soon gets his chance when a scheming man tries to destroy their house and a valuable debt document. Little Jack Frost uses his icy powers to thwart the villain's plans and protect the family, turning the tables in a frosty showdown that proves the magical friendship was real all along.

The Warm-Hearted Snow Man
8 pp · Children, Fantasy

A lonely boy named Algy, who ran away from home long ago, builds a snowman for companionship—and his heartfelt wish brings the snowman, Freddy, to life. When the Snow Removal Department comes after them with trucks and planes, the unlikely friends must stay one step ahead while searching for a safe place to belong. A tale of how friendship and kindness can melt even the coldest hearts.

The Secret Spring
8 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals, Children

When Freddy and Algy accidentally trigger a mysterious spring mechanism on a new electric train set, the toy transforms into a full-sized locomotive and launches into an unstoppable, high-speed journey across the country. As the runaway train barrels southward at ever-increasing speeds, Freddy—a snowman—begins melting in the heat while Algy desperately searches for a way to regain control. Their wild adventure takes them through near-rescues, unlikely encounters, and a series of increasingly absurd obstacles as they struggle to make it back home.

Fish Story
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Peter Rabbit finds himself hungry during a walk in the woods and spots a fish he'd like to have, leading him to negotiate with its owner over the price and the promised benefits of eating it.

Never a Dull Moment
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Peter Rabbit is looking forward to enjoying a beautiful day in the country in his new suit, but a series of unexpected mishaps keep interrupting his plans. As the weather and circumstances turn against him, Peter discovers that staying out of trouble might be harder than he thought.

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CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $759*
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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Frank Carin
cover pencils, inks Frank Carin

Reprints

↩ Reprints Little Jack Frost #1 (1951), Peter Rabbit #9 (1951), Peter Rabbit #10 (1951), Peter Rabbit #11 (1951), Peter Rabbit #12 (1952)

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