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Cover: Warren Kremer

The Friendly Ghost, Casper #57

May 1963 · Harvey · 0.12 USD
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In "The House That Wanted to Be a Castle [Part One]," Casper and Wendy race to Magic Mountain, only to find Wendy’s house refusing to return home—its spirit set on becoming a castle. Warren Kremer’s expressive art brings the whimsical mystery to life, as Wendy must use her magic to fend off the mountain’s ogre, who has his own plans for the house.

Contains 6 stories
Untitled Children story
1 pp · Children, Fantasy
The House That Wanted to Be a Castle [Part One]
5 pp · Children, Fantasy
Untitled Children story
2 pp · Children, Fantasy
Ghostly Trio [FatsoStretchStinky]

When the Ghostly Trio—Fatso, Stretch, and Stinky—decide to split up to scare people more efficiently, their plan takes a wild turn when they accidentally provoke a group of soldiers who respond with a tank. The trio’s prank quickly spirals into a chaotic chase that tests their teamwork in ways they never expected.

The Ogre of Magic Mountain [Part Two]
5 pp · Children, Fantasy

In "The Ogre of Magic Mountain [Part Two]," Casper and Wendy race to Magic Mountain to reunite the enchanted house with its rightful owner, only to find it stubbornly refusing to leave. With the mountain’s ogre determined to keep the house for himself, Wendy must summon her magic to stop the creature before the home is lost forever.

All at Sea [Part Three]
5 pp · Children, Fantasy

In "All at Sea [Part Three]" from Casper #57, Wendy’s house drifts out to sea, leading to a whimsical mishap when a curious whale mistakes it for a giant food box. With Casper’s help, Wendy sets out to convince the gentle giant to return her home to dry land—before the adventure gets too deep.

The Big Apple
5 pp · Children, Fantasy

Spooky the ghost sets out to find the perfect gift for Pearl—a giant apple from an ogre’s orchard—after she tells him she’d rather have fruit than candy. With a mix of mischief and determination, he navigates the ogre’s guarded grounds, hoping to deliver something sweet without getting caught.

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Raw (VG) $4
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $214*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $43*
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Cast · 13 characters

Full credits

cover pencils, inks Warren Kremer

Reprints

↩ Reprints Chic Young's Dagwood Comics #46 (1954), Spooky #6 (1956)

Reprinted in Casper's Ghostland #57 (1970), Casper Digest #13 (1990)

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