The Friendly Ghost, Casper #186

Harvey Comics' beloved little ghost is in full creative mode on this charming 1976 cover, as Casper wields a paintbrush and a book to bring a giant scroll to life — sending a lively parade of animals including a giraffe, elephant, lion, zebra, hippo, and monkey bursting right off the page. The story title "Imagination Land" fits perfectly with the delightful scene unfolding here, hinting at all the whimsical fun waiting inside. At just 25 cents, issue #186 captures everything warm and playful about Casper at his most endearing.