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Cover: Fred Abranz

Porky Pig #44

Jan 1956 · Dell · 0.10 USD
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In "Broom to Carry Packages," Porky Pig and Bugs Bunny find themselves tangled in a wild mix-up after mistaking a Rocket Research Society test launch for a rustler gang. Stowing away on the rocket, they crash-land in the Sahara Desert, where a bandit chief quickly decides they’re not from around here—thanks to their outlandish arrival and strange ways. Written by Don R. Christensen and illustrated by Fred Abranz, this 1956 Dell comic delivers classic Looney Tunes chaos with a sci-fi twist, all captured in a cover by Abranz that perfectly sets the tone.

Contains 7 stories
Broom to Carry Packages
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Porky Pig and the Desert Marauders
15 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
two lead rocket scientistsother background rocket scientistscowboy lookout bosscowboy lookouts“Joe” the RobotAli Ben Booshkarband of desert banditsForeign Legion commanderForeign Legion soldiers“Joe Junior” (little robot)

In the dusty expanse of Arizona, Porky Pig and Bugs Bunny accidentally stow away on a test rocket meant for the Rocket Research Society—only to crash-land in the Sahara Desert, far from home. Mistaken for extraterrestrials by a gang of desert marauders, the duo finds themselves in a situation far more chaotic than any cartoon chase.

It Shouldn’t Happen to a Turkey!
4 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
wild turkeystwo turkey huntersskunkturtle
The Money Tree
5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Sam Steele (bank robber)sheriff

When a snowball fight takes an unexpected turn, Porky, Petunia, and Cicero stumble upon a tree that’s dropping cash—literally. A sudden avalanche of bills from a dropped robbery turns their winter playtime into a wild, leaf-like cascade of greenbacks.

Frigid Fisherman
7 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Al (fish merchant)various ice fishermeniceboat rental agentFrosty (crook)Duke (crook)

In "Frigid Fisherman," Porky and Sylvester set out on an iceboat to ice-fish in the middle of a frozen lake—unaware they’ve chosen the very spot where two crooks once hid a suitcase full of money. As the cold winds blow and the ice creaks beneath them, the duo’s peaceful fishing trip takes a turn toward chaos, all because of a hidden treasure and a very bad choice of fishing spot.

Boasting on His Coasting
1 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Bannister Barrier
0.875 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

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Raw (VG) $11
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $232*
CGC 9.2 none in existence
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CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $63*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Cast · 7 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Fred Abranz
cover pencils, inks Fred Abranz

Reprints

Reprinted in Daffy #1/1958 (1958), Daffy #2/1958 (1958), Daffy #3/1958 (1958), Daffy #4/1958 (1958), Porky Pig #9 (1966), Porky Pig #17 (1968), Schweinchen Dick #34

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