Real Screen Comics #87

In "The Extraordinarily High Spite Fence," Zorri builds a towering barrier between his home and the tree where Cuervo lives, determined to block out both the view of his messy neighbor and the constant feeling of being watched. The fence grows taller with every passing day, a monument to quiet resentment—and the question of just how far one can go to avoid an unwanted view.

It’s Flippy’s birthday—or is it? Flop and Sam are torn: should they celebrate, or risk the wrath of a cranky canary with a short fuse? With a cat, a dog, and a birthday-batty mood all in play, one thing’s for sure: this isn’t just a party, it’s a full-blown animal-sized dilemma.

In "Tito and the Beans... Took!", Tito is swindled by a smooth-talking con-man who trades a fake "magic jumping bean"—actually just a bean with a worm inside—for his Mamacita’s prized piece of pottery. Written with classic 1955 charm and brought to life by the story’s artist, this six-page tale captures the playful mischief and slapstick wit of anthropomorphic animal antics.

In "When Foxhood was in Flower!", Jo the Fox makes a bold choice: handing over his savings and pantry to the Crow, then declaring he’s leaving behind comfort to live wild again—just as foxes did in the old days, relying only on instinct and cunning. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this 1955 tale captures a moment of quiet rebellion in a world where cleverness still counts for something.