Sugar & Spike #47
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Mystery of Who Stole Our Ocean?", Sugar and Spike dive into a playful but poignant moment as they rummage through old attic toys, suddenly aware they’re outgrowing them. As they grapple with the idea of becoming adults, their attempts to master grown-up chores lead to chaos—and a very strange, very watery mystery. Written and illustrated by Sheldon Mayer, this 1963 classic captures childhood wonder with a touch of whimsical confusion, all on a cover by Mayer himself.
In "Sugar's Always Right! (Even When She's Wrong)," Sugar and Spike find themselves locked in a spirited debate over the mysterious mechanics of a yo-yo—specifically, how it could possibly move without a single muscle from a person. The question sparks a whirlwind of imaginative theories, each more delightfully absurd than the last, as the duo tries to outthink each other with logic, whimsy, and a touch of comic chaos.
In "The Genius," Bernie hatches a clever scheme, enlisting Spike to stir up Sugar in just the right way—just to get a slice of cake. With a mix of mischief and misdirection, the duo’s antics take a sweet turn, proving that even the smallest plan can lead to big results.
In "Growing Pains!" from Sugar & Spike #47, Sugar and Spike dig through the attic and discover they’ve outgrown their old toys—prompting a humorous, misguided attempt to embrace adulthood by tackling chores, with predictably chaotic results. The story captures the playful anxiety of childhood change, all drawn in the lighthearted, expressive style that defines the series.
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Reprinted in Bib et Zette #28 (1965), The Best of DC #65 (1985)
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