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Pinky the Egghead #1

Jan 1958 · I. W. Publishing / Super Comics · 0.10 USD

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An anthology featuring Pinky the Egghead in humorous and whimsical tales. "Noodnik in Ringside Nonsense" follows a small character aspiring to become a boxer like his hero, dreaming of earning money for boxing gloves and training. "Pinky Penguin Jr." depicts a young penguin's desire to fly, leading to comic conflict with his father who takes drastic measures to discourage the idea. The issue also includes "Noodnik's Fables," a collection of moral tales such as "The Bundle of Sticks" (illustrating unity gives strength), "The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner" (words may be deeds), and "The Buffoon and the Countryman" (men applaud imitation and hiss the real thing).

Contains 4 stories

The Castaways

7 pp · Children

DudeNuk

Dude, Nuk, and a friend discover an abandoned ship frozen in the ice and set out to find a walrus for the hunters back at camp—but when the ice breaks up, they find themselves adrift at sea with no way to steer. Stranded aboard the derelict vessel with unexpected supplies, the trio must use their wits to survive, and they soon realize their original quarry might be the key to getting home.

Ringside Nonsense

7 pp · Children

DudeNukTooth InsookBlubber Boy

Nuk dreams of becoming a boxer like his hero, and with a little help from his resourceful friend, he sets out to train—consulting instruction manuals, attempting shadow boxing, and recruiting sparring partners to prepare for the big match. When Blubber Boy agrees to fight him in the ring, Nuk's friend devises a sneaky plan to ensure victory, but things don't quite go according to scheme once the bell rings.

The Flying Lesson

7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

The Fox Trap

6 pp · Children

Roberge (cameo)