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Cover: Ernie Colón

The Friendly Ghost, Casper #181

Sep 1975 · Harvey · 0.25 USD
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In "Redbeard's Evil Flag," the legendary pirate Redbeard rolls into town with his ship on wheels, recruiting the Ghostly Trio for a new kind of plunder. When a nervous young man named Phil Dill seeks help from Casper, his warning is cut short as Redbeard’s wicked plans begin to unfold. Ernie Colón’s dynamic art brings the eerie adventure to life, capturing the spooky charm of this 1975 Harvey classic.

Contains 5 stories
Redbeard's Evil Flag
5 pp · Humor, Fantasy
Casper the Friendly GhostThe Ghostly Trio [FatsoFussoLazo]Phil DillRedbeard (pirate)Matey (pirate)city dwellers

When pirate Redbeard wheels his ship into town to plunder the city, the Ghostly Trio jump at the chance to join his crew. Just as Casper tries to help a nervous Phil Dill, the pirate’s evil flag is raised—and chaos begins.

What Makes a Ghost, a Ghost?
1 pp · Humor, Fantasy
Casper the Friendly GhostJunior (young boy)Junior's nurse
Redbeard Must Be Stopped!
5 pp · Humor, Fantasy
Casper the Friendly GhostThe Ghostly Trio [FatsoFussoLazo]Phil DillRedbeard (pirate)Matey (pirate)city dwellers

When the notorious pirate Redbeard raids the city, seizing townspeople and demanding treasure, Casper and the Ghostly Trio must find a way to stop him—before the whole town is held hostage. With Phil Dill still too shy to confess his secret, the ghostly gang must rely on their wits and teamwork to outsmart the swashbuckling villain.

Phil Dill's Great Sacrifice
5 pp · Humor, Fantasy
Casper the Friendly GhostThe Ghostly Trio [FatsoFussoLazo]Phil DillRedbeard (pirate)Matey (pirate)city dwellersSkudj (warlock)

When Redbeard the pirate is thwarted in a most unorthodox manner, Casper the Friendly Ghost uncovers a surprising link to Phil Dill’s long-standing troubles. As the Ghostly Trio watches from the sidelines, Casper must face Phil’s uncle, the mysterious Skudj the Warlock of Creepmont Castle, to unravel how the pirate’s downfall ties into a far bigger mystery.

The Ghost Wand
5 pp · Humor, Fantasy
Wendy the Good Little Witchwitch store proprietortwo witch customers

Wendy the Good Little Witch stops by The Disgusting Discount Store, a shop that caters to less-than-pleasant spellcasters, to pick up a novelty "joke wand" — but what starts as a lighthearted impulse purchase quickly turns into a magical mishap she didn’t see coming.

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CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $57*
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Full credits

artist, inker Ernie Colón
cover pencils, inks Ernie Colón

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↩ Reprints Wendy, the Good Little Witch #30 (1965), Casper's Ghostland #44 (1968)

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