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Ribtickler #5

Nov 1946 · Fox · 0.10 USD
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The issue features "Tommy Tot and the Heir Corps" in a story titled "Timberland News." When all the clocks in town mysteriously stop, Tommy Tot and the diminutive Heir Corps are dispatched to locate Father Time and restore order. They encounter a stranger who claims to be "1947" and is attempting to stop the City Hall clock, leading to a confrontation where Tommy Tot must convince him to wait for the proper time before taking over. After resolving the situation with the time traveler, Tommy Tot successfully saves the day by ensuring that 1947 will arrive only when the correct moment comes.

Contains 8 stories
Elfin Glen
6 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Princess ElfaTommy Tot

Princess Elfa is kidnapped by the villainous Willy Rat while strolling in the woods, prompting the villagers to send an S.O.S. to Earth. Tommy Tot and Cosmo Cat are called to action, leading to a chaotic rescue mission where they track Willy Rat to his hideout—only to discover the villain has an unexpected ally.

Porcupine
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
The Great Train Robbery
6 pp · Humor

In a zany twist, Hocus and Pocus scheme to steal a trainload of gravity from Casey Jones, hoping to gain unstoppable pull and prestige. When the Heir Corps learns of the theft, Tommy Tot and his team spring into action, chasing the crooks to Cream Puff Mountain in a wild aerial pursuit.

Untitled Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals story
10 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Untitled Humor story
10 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Pencils Tom Howe [signed as Howe]
A Case of High Tree-Son
6 pp · Humor

A young boy named Tommy Tot presides over a courtroom trial in the heart of Timberland, where a cigarette butt is on trial for arson, accused of destroying the forest and disturbing the peace. As the case unfolds with a parade of eccentric tree witnesses and dramatic courtroom theatrics, the trial takes a sudden turn when a real forest fire breaks out, forcing Tommy to call on the Heir Corps for help.

Dump Trash Here
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Roscoe BearMrs. BearFoulball Bear

Roscoe Bear stumbles upon a mysterious trash can labeled "Dump Trash Here" and, curious, tosses in a few items—only to be startled by a sudden flurry of popping sounds and a flurry of bizarre, oversized toys erupting from the can. With Mrs. Bear and Foulball Bear watching in disbelief, Roscoe tries to make sense of the chaotic mess, unsure whether the can is a prank or something far stranger.

Jack in the Box
1 pp · Humor, Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals
Roscoe Bear

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CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $262*
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Cast · 2 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Ellis Chambers

Reprints

Reprinted in Ribtickler #3 (1957), Ribtickler #3 (1959)

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