Skippern #1/1953
"Dronning Asta av Trondelay" kicks off with Elmer, a reluctant raker assigned to tidy up neighbors’ lawns, much to his dismay. Instead of doing his job, he and his friends dodge chores by only helping those who don’t actually need it—leading to a quietly mischievous summer of half-hearted labor and playful defiance. Written, drawn, and inked by Doc Winner, this 1953 Norwegian comic from Allers Forlag captures a small-town summer with charm and gentle satire, all on a 0.45 NOK cover.
In this playful 1953 short from *Skippern #1*, Elmer’s chore of raking lawns takes a mischievous turn when he and his friends skip the work altogether—opting instead to play ball with neighbors who don’t need help. With a dash of kid logic and a sprinkle of summer laziness, the story captures a quiet moment of youthful rebellion, all set in a simple, timeless neighborhood.
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↩ Reprints Skipper Skræk #44/1952
Reprinted in Agent X9 #8/1994 (1994), Fantomet #9-10/2007 (2007), Fantomet #25-26/2012 (2012)
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