The Fox and the Crow #51

In a tale of sly schemes and empty threats, the Crow threatens to expose the Fox in a tell-all autobiography—only for the Fox to bribe him into silence, only to discover the Crow never actually wrote a word.

In this classic 1958 tale from *The Fox and the Crow* #51, the Crow spins a tall tale about a rocket trip to Mars to impress the Fox—only for the clever Fox to find a way back to Earth and expose the scam. A playful prank meets quick wit in this four-page comic caper.

In a twist of mistaken identity, The Hound and his son abandon their usual pursuit of The Hare when they spot a wanted poster for Slippery Slim, lured by the promise of a reward. The Hare, ever clever, swaps disguises with Slim in a bid to trick the hounds into chasing him again—but the hounds grow weary of the game, and soon return to their original target: the Hare, now disguised as Slim.

In this classic 1958 tale from *The Fox and the Crow* #51, the clever Crow tricks the Fox into a cycle of gullibility, selling him junk as priceless antiques and then coaxing him to part with his own belongings—only to damage them and resell them as rare collectibles. A delightfully absurd game of deception unfolds as the Fox’s trust is tested, and the Crow’s schemes grow ever more elaborate.