Rip Kirby #36

In "Dangerous Deceptions," Rip Kirby finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue at a high-society gathering, where the dazzling Constance Royce catches his eye—only to reveal a game of calculated charm and deception. As former suitor Stuart Brandt, desperate and in debt, watches from the shadows, Kirby unravels a carefully staged extortion note, leading him to confront Royce with a truth she never expected.

In "null," Jo's friend Teena tries to keep her dog healthy by warning her about risky treats—until her own obsession with dieting takes a turn too far. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this brief 1965 humor piece captures a lighthearted clash of priorities with a wink and a chuckle.

In this lighthearted 1965 tale from *Rip Kirby* #36, Uncle Bob’s gift of two goats to his nephews Hans and Fritz quickly turns into a prank war when the boys try to sneak a goat into the Inspector’s path. After the goat’s accidental bump sends the Inspector flying over a fence, the brothers plot a clever (if prickly) comeback—using cactuses to disguise the goat’s horns.

In this quiet 1965 gem from *Rip Kirby #36*, young Henry faces a small but telling test of impulse when he’s sent to fetch scissors—only to be tempted by the long beard of a sleeping old man in a rocking chair. Written with a wry eye for everyday moments, the story captures a fleeting, humorous pause in a boy’s routine, where the real challenge isn’t the task, but the decision to leave the beard untouched.

In "null," Teena tries to convince her mom to go to the movies so she can hang out with her friends—only to find the whole theater swooning over Hollywood heartthrob Dickie Bopheart. When her mom casually reveals she once went to school with the star, the girls instantly treat her like a celebrity, turning an ordinary outing into something unforgettable.