Timmy the Timid Ghost #6

When Lil Maxie detonates a rocket that Eager Edgar had tucked away, the eager ghost finds himself launched toward the stars—and Maxie wastes no time asking the next burning question: who's heading to Mars next? This one-page romp captures the mischievous chaos that makes Timmy's world such a wild place.

Timmy the Timid Ghost stumbles upon a pot of gold in the woods, but before he can claim it, a group of leprechauns reveal they've been guarding the treasure for centuries—and a band of thieves is on the way to steal it. When the leprechauns ask Timmy to frighten off the men, he's torn between his natural cowardice and the chance to actually help, so they devise an ingenious plan to turn his fear into an unexpected advantage.

Timmy the Timid Ghost has a very important Christmas wish he's desperate to share with Santa—but his ghostly appearance keeps sending every adult he approaches running for the hills. After trying disguises and written letters without success, Timmy discovers that good little ghosts have their own Santa Claus waiting to hear what he wants. It's a heartwarming holiday tale about finding the right audience for your deepest desire.

Timmy the Timid Ghost pines for a girl named Gloria, but her affections belong to the confident Bruce—until Timmy accidentally frightens Bruce in the park and wins her heart with a single terrifying glance. When Timmy's father offers him a bike as a reward for scaring someone, this shy specter gets an unexpected second chance to prove himself and claim the prize he's always wanted.

Count Gatto discovers a sinister new weapon—hypnotism—and tests it by forcing Atomic Mouse to clean out the Mouseville National Bank in this 1957 adventure. When the villain's bumbling henchman Shadow accidentally breaks the spell at the worst possible moment, the hero gets a chance to turn the tables and dish out justice. A fun romp that shows even the best-laid villainous plans can crumble with one perfectly timed clap.

Shadow learns a painful lesson about fire prevention week when an attempt to safely dispose of a cigarette butt goes hilariously wrong. After tossing the butt down an open manhole, the cautious ghost steps on it to ensure it's extinguished—with unfortunate consequences for his leg. It's a timid ghost's misguided take on safety that backfires in the most slapstick way possible.

Professor Invento shows off his latest creation—a robot so lifelike it's almost human—to his friend Atomic Mouse, demonstrating how perfectly it follows orders. When the Professor asks for Atomic Mouse's honest opinion, the response proves that true humanity might be harder to program than the good Professor expected.

When the wind picks up, a young boy named Maxie takes his kite out for a rousing morning flight—but there's something unusual about this kite's tail. In this lighthearted tale from 1957, Maxie discovers just what his kite's tail is actually made of, leading to a comical twist.