The Friendly Ghost, Casper #201

Casper takes his friendly nature to a whole new depth in this December 1978 Harvey issue, where the World's Most Famous Ghost is shown seated on the ocean floor, cheerfully holding a fishing rod — not to catch fish, but apparently to feed them, as a tray of food dangles from his line for the colorful crowd of fish, a lobster, and a starfish gathered around him. His quip, "I'm their off-FISH-al feeder, as you can SEA!" sets the playful, pun-loving tone perfectly, while above the waterline a second ghostly Casper floats alongside a fish jumping through the surface. A warm and whimsical cover that captures everything endearing about Harvey's beloved little ghost.