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Cover: Tony Strobl

Porky Pig #28

May 1953 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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In "Porky Pig and the Mark of the Gypsy Dagger," a sunburn shaped like a dagger—caused by a prank from Cicero—leads Porky and Sylvester into a mysterious gypsy carnival where an ancient legend ties the mark to a throne. With the Black Circle scheming to seize power, the duo finds themselves caught in a wild adventure far beyond their usual antics. Tony Strobl handles all interior art and lettering, with the cover also drawn and inked by him.

Contains 6 stories
Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Porky Pig and the Mark of the Gypsy Dagger
17 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
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When a clumsy cut from Cicero leaves Porky with a dagger-shaped sunburn, the accidental mark becomes the key to an ancient gypsy legend. As Porky and Sylvester stumble into a traveling carnival, they find themselves caught in a mystery that pits them against the secretive Black Circle’s bid to claim the gypsy king’s throne.

Tiger Tamer
10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

In "Tiger Tamer," Porky Pig and Sylvester the Cat find themselves swept into the exotic kingdom of Bakdor after Porky’s car gets tangled in the anchor of a passing blimp. Now stranded in a faraway land, the duo must face their biggest challenge yet: tracking down a rampaging tiger that’s terrorizing the countryside—on orders from the Rajah himself.

Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

In this 1953 tale from *Porky Pig #28*, Porky proudly displays his giant, stuffed fish—mounted and ready to impress at the Sportsmen's Show—only to find Sylvester utterly convinced it’s a real, edible catch. With a mix of pride and panic, Porky must protect his prize from the determined cat’s hungry ambitions.

Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

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Raw (Good) $20
CGC 9.8 · 1 in census $1,495*
CGC 9.6 none in existence
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $586*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $58*
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Cast · 6 characters

Full credits

artist, inker, letterer Tony Strobl
cover pencils, inks Tony Strobl

Reprints

Reprinted in Porky Pig #8 (1966), Daffy #38

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