The Menomonee Falls Guardian #11

"Star Reporter" introduces Peter, a devoted but heartbroken messenger bird enthusiast who tries to win the affection of the Cute Chick through avian courting—only to be turned down. Determined to transform his sorrow into art, he sets out to write a tragic love story, unaware that the Cute Chick has other plans: turning his heartbreak into a musical comedy. Written and illustrated by Johnny Hart, this 1973 gem from Street Enterprises captures a uniquely earnest moment in comic storytelling, with Hart’s distinctive style bringing both melancholy and whimsy to life—complete with a cover by Johnny Hart that perfectly frames the tale’s bittersweet tone.